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South Carolina chefs, restaurants named James Beard finalists
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (223+ words) Ross Norton // April 9, 2026// The James Beard Foundation has narrowed the field for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards and three of the eventual recipients could come from South Carolina. Out of eight original semifinalists, three local favorites have advanced. Best New…...
Center Park Group begins construction on Berkeley County build-to-rent townhomes
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (147+ words) Hollie Moore // April 8, 2026// Center Park Group, a general contractor specializing in build-to-rent homebuilding, broke ground on construction for a new townhome community in Berkeley County. The community will span 46. 7 acres with a'portion'dedicated to open space.'Amenities for tenants include a…...
A M King completes food distribution center in Florence
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (657+ words) Ross Norton // April 8, 2026// A M King, a fully integrated design-build firm, has completed design and construction of its fourth major project for Cheney Brothers Inc. , a 386, 047-square-foot refrigerator/freezer distribution facility in Florence. The distribution enter includes 45 loading docks, a…...
Palmetto Corp. to build $15 M asphalt plant in Spartanburg County
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (338+ words) Ross Norton // April 8, 2026// A South Carolina-based construction company with eight states around the state is investing $15 million to establish another through a partnership with Luck Stone. Palmetto Corp. , which provides paving services and site development solutions, said it will construct…...
The Cooper opens doors as Charleston's first luxury waterfront hotel
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (254+ words) Hollie Moore // April 7, 2026// Beemok'Hospitality Collection's The Cooper hotel began accepting guests March 30, following'about six years of construction and three delayed opening dates. The Cooper is'seated'between the Charleston Waterfront Park and Union Pier on Concord Street. The hotel's name was inspired…...
Electric Cooperatives of SC names John Frick CEO
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (404+ words) Ross Norton // April 7, 2026// The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. has named its longtime government relations chief, John Frick, as the association's next president and CEO. In a corresponding move, General Counsel Chris Koon has been promoted to executive vice…...
Adidas adds 300 jobs at Spartanburg distribution center
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (147+ words) Ross Norton // April 6, 2026// A series of high-profile sporting events has led to more jobs in Spartanburg County. Adidas is adding 300 full-time positions to its Spartanburg" distribution center. The Portland, Ore. -based company is hiring warehouse operations associates and forklift operators…...
SC agribusiness grant backs 21 companies statewide
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (312+ words) Ross Norton // April 3, 2026// Twenty-one promising agribusinesses will receive some of the capital, tools and networking they need to grow and become competitive. The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced by the South Carolina Research…...
Signature Foods USA invests $11. 5 M in Anderson County
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (293+ words) Ross Norton // April 3, 2026// Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, has selected Anderson County to invest $11. 5 million to establish its first South Carolina operation. The facility will create 202 new jobs. Signature Foods USA's new manufacturing will produce dips and…...
Zero Industrial adds energy leaders to drive growth
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (280+ words) electric line above water during a fantastic sunset. Hollie Moore // April 3, 2026// Charleston-based Zero Industrial, a developer of clean thermal energy and power solutions, has added to its leadership team. Charles "Chuck" Miller has joined the team as the chief commercial…...