SC Economic Development

Scout Motors Launches First Electric Vehicles in South Carolina, Signaling Economic Transformation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Scout Motors Unveils First Electric Vehicles in South Carolina Last Friday, November 15, 2024, excitement filled the…

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Columbia Faces Urgent Pollution Crisis as Plastics Factories Contaminate Local Rivers with Toxic Chemicals

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Pollution Concerns from Plastics Factories A new report reveals alarming amounts of a toxic chemical, 1,4-dioxane,…

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Yemassee in South Carolina Faces Challenge as 43 Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape from Research Facility

Yemassee Faces Ongoing Challenge as Monkeys Remain on the Loose Yemassee, South Carolina – An unusual incident unfolded this week…

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New Buc-ee’s Location Approved to Bring Jobs and Economic Boost to Hardeeville

New Buc-ee's Location Approved for Hardeeville HARDEEVILLE — The popular travel center Buc-ee's is set to make its entrance into…

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Hurricane Helene Causes Nearly $200 Million in Damage to South Carolina’s Timber Industry

Hurricane Helene Leaves $194 Million Impact on South Carolina Timber Industry Horry County, S.C. — The aftermath of Hurricane Helene…

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Beaufort Struggles with Internet Outage: Mayor Calls for Improved Network Resilience

Beaufort Struggles with Internet Outage: Mayor Calls for Improved Network Resilience Beaufort, South Carolina – Residents of Beaufort faced significant…

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Florence, South Carolina Launches Historic 62,000-Acre Conservation Project to Protect Wildlife and Promote Sustainability

Florence, South Carolina Launches Historic Conservation Project Florence, SC – In a major environmental breakthrough, South Carolina officials have announced…

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Timmonsville Resident Close to Winning Nearly $500 Million Powerball Jackpot

Timmonsville Holds the Thrill of Near $500 Million Powerball Win In Timmonsville, South Carolina, excitement is in the air as…

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North Charleston Advances on South Carolina’s Inaugural Mass Transit System

North Charleston Celebrates Progress on South Carolina's First Mass Transit System North Charleston, S.C. – On Tuesday, local leaders gathered…

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South Carolina Establishes Trade Commission to Enhance Economic Relations with Ireland

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Strengthens Ties with Ireland Through New Trade Commission On October 23, 2024, Governor Henry McMaster…

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