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Dec 12, 2023

Economy defies expectations with continued expansion

The employment report for November defied expectations as the economy generated 199,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell 0.2% to 3.7%. At the same time, consumer sentiment jumped

Dec 7, 2023

National chicken chain to open Moncks Corner spot with more locations on the way

In South Carolina, Slim Chickens has grown to three locations with this opening, and the Moncks Corner owners have three more restaurants on the way in the Palmetto State.

Dec 6, 2023

Downtown Charleston art-themed hotel completes renovation

Over the past couple of years, the hotel has gone through a series of transformations, including the overall guest experience, and this final phase marks a milestone for the hotel’s evolution.

Dec 6, 2023

Charleston Regional Business Journal unveils 2023 Reader Rankings winners

The votes have been cast and the results are in from Charleston Regional Business Journal readers. Businesses have been deemed the best of the best in the Charleston area.

Dec 4, 2023

Former Food Network ‘Chopped’ champion opens Filipino restaurant in Charleston

The owner's circuitous route from nurse to restaurateur is an inspirational one. In Charleston he became enamored with the food culture, though he noticed one thing missing — his beloved Filipino food.

Dec 1, 2023

Charleston event rental supplier merges with Texas company

EventWorks, an event rental company based in Charleston, and Quest Events, a drape and scenic elements provider headquartered in Frisco, Texas, are merging.

Dec 1, 2023

Downtown Charleston hotel completes expansion – see what’s new

Renovations to the hotel on Meeting Street include an addition to its onsite restaurant Little Palm, a reimagined outdoor courtyard and bar, along with a new coffee shop and a guest check-in site.

Nov 30, 2023

South Carolina law firm acquires Summerville practice

The founder and managing partner of the acquired firm, who is a native of Walterboro and who received her J.D. from Charleston Law, will join the Charleston office as trial counsel.

Nov 30, 2023

Spartanburg CPA firm expands to Charleston market

Spartanburg-based Elliott & Painter Certified Public Accountants is expanding into the Charleston market with a new office and the addition of Jay Gibson as partner.

Nov 30, 2023

Dorchester schools receive $500,000 federal grant for bus safety

Dorchester School District Two received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to bolster safety on all school buses across district.

Nov 29, 2023

Large health care-focused architecture firm opens Charleston office

Together with the firm's Charlotte location, the Charleston office will continue to serve clients across the Carolinas as it looks to bolster its research initiatives.

Nov 28, 2023

ANNOUNCING: Meet the 2023 Health Care Heroes honorees

The 2023 class of Health Care Heroes, which will be honored at a recognition event Dec. 6 in Columbia, represents diverse talent, expertise and a commitment to excellence.