Recent Articles from Krys Merryman
Volvo looks to add 1,300 jobs for fully electric SUV to be built in Ridgeville
More details were revealed Wednesday about Volvo’s fully electric SUV that will be built in Ridgeville – and the massive effort it will take to roll them off the assembly line. The Volvo EX90 made its debut in November as the Swedish car company’s new fully electric vehicle. David Stenström, Volvo Cars USA VP manufacturing […]
Next phase revealed for 1.4M-square-foot Ridgeville industrial center
A Charlotte-based real estate developer has revealed the next phase of a large mixed-use park in Ridgeville. Childress Klein, the project’s developer, and Altus Equity Group Inc., a real estate sponsor, operator and investment company, said the finalization of securing an $86.5 million loan needed for construction of their industrial project located in the Camp Hall Commerce [&hell[...]
Global container startup selects Charleston for HQ
A global privately held startup looking to change the way containers are purchased is setting up its North American logistical hub in Charleston. Eveon Containers Inc. announced in a news release Tuesday it has selected the Lowcountry for its North American headquarters. Eveon is an international provider of sustainable building, shipping and storage solutions with […]
Report: Upstate generates more than half of South Carolina Ports impact
The S.C. Ports Authority’s annual fiscal year 2022 report (pdf) shows the Upstate experiences a $32.8 billion economic impact out of the $63.4 billion total impact attributed to the ports, with more than $5.5 million in capital expenditures poured into Inland Port Greer. S.C. ports also bring in $1.1 billion in annual state tax revenue […]
Charleston-based MUSC partners to create new virtual health care company
Two major health care systems have formed a new partnership and created a virtual company with the goal of redesigning traditional care with a virtual-first delivery model. The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and The MetroHealth System, based in Cleveland, created Ovatient, a new, comprehensive virtual and in-home care nonprofit company with the […]
Health care system commits to $200M Summerville project
A new mixed-use development underway in the heart of Summerville will be home to a new two-story medical office building by Roper St. Francis Healthcare. The Sawmill development in Summerville will be a live, work, shop and play concept with a walkable community designed to connect residents with entertainment and services while being anchored by […]
Change of Superfund status opens Charleston site for development
A site that could go on to represent the largest redevelopment of formerly contaminated land in the state was recently removed from the federal Superfund list by the Environmental Protection Agency. The move clears the way for development of the Magnolia project. Thousands of Superfund sites exist all over the country because of hazardous waste […]
Volvo Cars seeks to invest in supplier plants as it readies for new model
Volvo Cars USA’s bid for tax breaks for some Upstate investments is part of the company’s efforts to prepare its Ridgeville plant for building its new and fully electric flagship SUV. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says the EX90 ushers in a new era for safety for Volvo drivers and passengers. “Born electric, born with lidar. […]
Charleston, North Charleston, businesses prepare for storm
The cities of Charleston and North Charleston are encouraging residents and visitors to begin preparing for potential Hurricane Ian impacts. According to a City of Charleston Neighborhood News Bulletin sent via email on Tuesday afternoon, city officials continue to work closely with state and regional officials to monitor the storm’s track and coordinate preparation efforts. [&he[...]