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The Charlestown Place, 205 Meeting St., has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s “The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2024” list. (Photo/Provided)
Jan 2, 2024

This Charleston hotel named to Condé Nast ‘best hotels in the world’ list

A downtown Charleston hotel is in prestigious company after being the only hotel in South Carolina named to Condé Nast Traveler’s “The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2024."

Dec 28, 2023

Employment and unemployment numbers grow in South Carolina

Both employment and unemployment climbed in South Carolina according to the Department of Employment and Workforce. More people in the state started looking for work but the number of workers also grew by …

Dec 27, 2023

South Carolina Agriculture Department to take over some food safety responsibilities

Long the purview of DHEC, the responsibility for some of South Carolina’s food safety programs will shift from the health department to the state Department of Agriculture at the start of the new fiscal year …

Dec 27, 2023

New York subway stop inspires new Mount Pleasant restaurant

A pizzeria inspired by a subway stop in Queens and operated by a culinary pedigree with lines reaching back to New York, New Jersey and Italy will open soon in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant is brought by the group that operates …

Paradiso Charleston, the family-friendly private social and pool club under the stewardship of Boris Van Dyck from Success Street Hospitality, has unveiled a significant expansion and relocation of The Market at Paradiso. (Photo/File)
Dec 27, 2023

Charleston social club market to relocate, expand

This strategic initiative sets the stage for the introduction of an array of new products, local provisions, and an expanded selection of food and beverages.

Dec 26, 2023

Economic outlook: Indicators suggest smooth sailing to kick off 2024

Looking ahead to 2024 the economy should largely shrug off the remaining impact of high interest rates and not slip into recession. Inflation should continue to trend lower but its rate of descent will be less pronounced than in this past year.

The Spinx Co., the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes across the Carolinas, has opened its newest store. (Photo/Provided)
Dec 21, 2023

Greenville-based Spinx expands with Charleston location

Spinx has established itself as a trusted brand in the convenience store industry, known for its commitment to exceptional customer experiences and quality products, a release stated.

Dec 21, 2023

Are the Panthers of Charlotte turning their backs on South Carolina?

The NFL organization in Charlotte needed the population beyond the Queen City borders to land a team in the early 1990s, but now the organization is leaving South Carolina out of its major plans, first ending plans in had in Rock Hill and now pulling out of Spartanburg, where …

The polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer Zeus has named Padraic “Paddy” O’Brien as CEO, effective April 1. (Photo/Zeus)
Dec 20, 2023

Orangeburg medical device manufacturer Zeus acquired in $3B deal

A Swedish private equity firm has acquired Orangeburg-based medical device manufacturer Zeus, which was founded in 1966 by the Tourville family.

A rendering shows the proposed Trident Health System's proposed hospital in John's Island. (Rendering/Trident Health Center)
Dec 20, 2023

New health care operators could move in as South Carolina lifts Certificate of Need regulations

The state’s removal of a decades-old process for gaining approval for new medical facilities could make health care providers more nimble in serving patient needs, but also could bring in out-of-state competition, health care officials say …

Dec 19, 2023

Hampton County peanut company moving production into South Carolina

A company that has spend the last several years developing a scalable boiled peanut product is moving part of its production facilities into its home state with a new $5.25 million job-creating investment in Hampton County …

signature porchetta sandwich is a labor of love, prepared out of a deboned whole local pig, rubbed with traditional aromatics: rosemary, fennel, garlic, and black pepper,” chef/owner Michael Toscano said. (Photo/Walker Creative Inc.)
Dec 19, 2023

Former Eataly chef opens downtown Charleston sandwich spot

Patrons will be able to choose between several sandwiches that suit the taste buds of meat lovers and vegetarians, including the signature porchetta sandwich, or build their own creation.