Thinking green pays off for Columbia architects

The sustainable design of a municipal water facility garnered a regional merit award for local firm Watson Tate Savory. The city of Columbia’s water and wastewater management building includes re-milled pavement and a rooftop garden.

USDA helps cover capital expenses for 22 S.C. farms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program has invested $4.1 million in Value Added Producer Grants to 22 farms across the state, including operations in Orangeburg and Chester counties.

Initial unemployment claims drop for 2nd consecutive week

For the week ending Oct. 10, 4,884 claims were filed in South Carolina, a decrease of 218 from the previous week. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce has also paid $246 million in Lost Wages Assistance program benefits.

S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo Preview Guide

Click for a comprehensive guide to the 2020 S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo. 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 S.C.
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Unique Loom expanding Lancaster County operations

The online rug and home decor retailer is investing $18.4 million to nearly double its Indian Land headquarters. The company was founded in 2000.

Fastest-growing companies in S.C. named for 2020

SC Biz News and its partners have named the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2020. Companies were divided into large and small categories based on annual revenue, and financial data was analyzed by accounting firm Cherry Bekaert.