Finance & Economy
Markets, jobs, and growth from Charleston to Greenville
Mount Pleasant Home Prices Cool After Two-Year Run-Up
Real estate agents in Mount Pleasant say inventory is finally catching up with buyer demand.
Port of Charleston Reports Record Cargo Volume
The South Carolina Ports Authority says container traffic climbed again this quarter, driven by manufacturing exports.
State Revenue Collections Beat Forecast for Third Straight Quarter
Economists cite steady consumer spending in Anderson and across the Midlands.
Workforce Housing Fund Announced for Coastal Counties
The fund targets service workers priced out of North Charleston amid rising rents.
Inflation Eases for South Carolina Households, State Economists Say
Grocery and fuel costs in the Florence area have leveled off after two years of sharp increases.
Housing Starts Pick Up in Anderson Suburbs
Builders point to steady in-migration as a key driver of new construction permits.
Agriculture Exports Climb for South Carolina Peach Growers
Growers near Beaufort say demand from new export markets has softened last year's weather losses.
Manufacturing Jobs Grow as Suppliers Expand Near Charleston
New supplier contracts are drawing additional investment to the Charleston industrial corridor.
State Budget Adds Funding for Rural Broadband
Lawmakers say the investment will bring high-speed internet to unserved pockets near Greenville.