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LPGA champion Michelle Wie West and architect Mike Koprowski survey their blank canvas — 25-acre piece of the Sandhills that will soon be the Sweet Tooth golf course. (Photo/Ryan Barnett)
May 21, 2026

LPGA standout Michelle Wie West spreads her wings on Carolina course design

LPGA star Michelle Wie West will design her first golf course at Candyroot Lodge, a new public golf destination in Chesterfield County.

Small business owners can reduce taxes while building long-term financial security. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 20, 2026

Small Business Retirement Plans: saving for later is good for now

Small business retirement plans can help owners reduce taxes, build long-term wealth and strengthen financial security for retirement.

Dominion operates the Saluda Hydroelectric Project in Columbia. NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a merger agreement that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility company. (Photo/Dominion Energy)
May 19, 2026

NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal creating the world’s larg-est regulated electric utility company.

Jaime Raul Zepeda of Best Companies Group says companies adopting AI too quickly without investing in people and training risk long-term setbacks. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 19, 2026

AI workforce cuts may not improve business returns

New Gartner data suggest AI-driven workforce cuts are not delivering stronger returns as companies rethink automation and staffing.

Scout Motors officially opened its new $25 million workforce training center in Blythewood as the company continues construction on its South Carolina production campus. (Photo/Scout)
May 15, 2026

Scout Motors opens Blythewood training center

  Scout Motors marked a big milestone both for the company and for Midlands workforce development on April 20 with the opening of its new training center on the site […]

Clemson Rural Health received a $7.7 million grant to launch South Carolina’s first comprehensive mobile maternity clinic serving underserved rural communities. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 14, 2026

Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M maternal grant

Clemson Rural Health received $7.7 million to launch a mobile maternity clinic serving underserved communities in the Midlands and Upstate.

Baysys Solutions, a Charleston-based logistics technology company, was accepted as a new member company of the South Carolina Research Authority. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 13, 2026

SCRA awards grants to South Carolina startups

SCRA awarded grants to four South Carolina startups and added two new member companies focused on AI, logistics and cybersecurity.

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.

Sustain SC CEO Leslie Skardon is working to balance economic growth and conservation efforts across South Carolina while serving on Charleston County Council.
May 11, 2026

Leslie Skardon leads South Carolina sustainability efforts

Sustain SC CEO Leslie Skardon is helping shape sustainable growth across South Carolina while serving on Charleston City Council.

Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate represented the buyer in the sale of retail space at 1126 Red Bank Road in Goose Creek. (Photo/Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate)
May 7, 2026

HOT PROPERTIES: South Carolina commercial real estate deals remain active

Commercial real estate activity across South Carolina included major office, retail and industrial sales and leases statewide this week.

South Carolina attorneys say artificial intelligence, cybersecurity concerns and evolving regulations are transforming the legal profession in 2026. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 7, 2026

South Carolina attorneys face AI and cybersecurity shifts

South Carolina attorneys say AI, cybersecurity threats and regulatory changes are reshaping legal services and law firm operations in 2026.

Foresight Communications was honored as the SBA’s 2026 Woman-Owned Business of the Year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2026

Foresight Communications wins SBA Woman-Owned award

Foresight Communications of Columbia wins SBA Woman-Owned Business of the Year, highlighting national growth and impact in strategic communications.