| Oldcastle APG building Fairfield County facility The $25 million investment by the global manufacturer of outdoor living and building materials is expected to create 100 jobs. The Ridgeway facility is slated to be completed by September 2021. Judge’s ruling likely halts seismic testing for years A lawsuit filed in 2018 opposing seismic air gun surveys off the S.C. coast as a precursor to oil and drilling exploration was dismissed by a federal judge who said a deadline for permits would pass before a trial would be held. | 
The S.C. Council on Competitiveness will unveil the results of a statewide economic impact study during the S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo at 12 p.m., Oct. 29. This year, the Expo is going online, including keynotes from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in the Palmetto State.
