Schools, colleges, and the people shaping how the Palmetto State learns

Education

Charleston Southern University Opens New STEM Building in Charleston

A new laboratory and maker-space complex adds capacity for engineering and data science students.

Clemson University Breaks Ground on Student Housing Near Anderson Campus

Teacher Shortage Eases in Greenville County Schools After Statewide Recruitment Push

the College of Charleston Launches Scholarship Fund for First-Generation Students

Spartanburg School District Five Expands Dual-Enrollment Program with Furman University

Hospitals, clinics, and public health across the Lowcountry and Midlands

Healthcare

Maternal Health Program Expands at MUSC Health

The initiative pairs new mothers in Aiken with nurse navigators through the first year after birth.

Prisma Health Breaks Ground on Cancer Treatment Center in Spartanburg

Tidelands Health Expands Telehealth Access for Rural Patients

Beaufort Memorial Hospital Opens New Emergency Department in Aiken

Diabetes Prevention Program Reaches Milestone in Mount Pleasant

The founders and executives building South Carolina’s economy

Business Leaders

Julian Okafor Named CEO of Harborline Shipping Partners in Beaufort

Julian Okafor steps into the role as Harborline Shipping Partners plans an expansion of its Beaufort operations.

Marcus Whitfield Launches Marsh & Main Hospitality to Tackle Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Lowland Robotics Relocates Headquarters to Mount Pleasant

Wesley Rutledge of Blue Heron Biotech Named to Statewide Business Council

Foothills Advanced Materials to Add 200 Jobs at New Anderson Facility

Markets, jobs, and growth from Charleston to Greenville

Finance & Economy

Port of Charleston Reports Record Cargo Volume

The South Carolina Ports Authority says container traffic climbed again this quarter, driven by manufacturing exports.

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Mount Pleasant Home Prices Cool After Two-Year Run-Up

Spas, studios, and self-care from the coast to the Upstate

Beauty & Wellness

Foothills Float & Wellness Opens Second Location in Florence

Owners say demand from residents and visitors alike pushed the expansion into Florence.

US Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States

US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards

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The $170 Pedicure and Full Set That Chipped Within a Week: When Price Doesn't Match Durability