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What anchors the Charleston economy
- Joint Base Charleston.
- Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
- The Boeing Company (Boeing South Carolina).
- Charleston County School District.
Beyond the headlines
Charleston is corporate home to Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) — Daniel Island, Benefitfocus (acquired by Voya) — Daniel Island, South Carolina Federal Credit Union — North Charleston, and InterTech Group — North Charleston.
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SC Unemployment Falls to 4% as Employment Hits Record
Charleston SC Business News COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.0% in September, the seventh monthly decline in a row, and the number of residents with jobs climbed to a new high, according to figures released Tuesday by the state Department of Employment and Workforce. The state now sits below the […]
Charleston SC Business News CHARLESTON, S.C. — One of the most recognizable addresses South of Broad is for sale, and…
Charleston SC Business News North Charleston, S.C. — Brentwood Plaza, anchored by Food Lion, sold for $9.15 million in an…
Charleston SC Business News North Charleston, S.C. — Spirit Christmas is set to take over the Spirit Halloween space at…
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Charleston is in Charleston County, South Carolina. Major employers in the Charleston area include Joint Base Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The Boeing Company (Boeing South Carolina) and Charleston County School District.
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SC Ports, Army Corps study deepening Charleston Harbor
Charleston, SC — South Carolina Ports and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a feasibility study agreement on Monday, August 31, for a project to deepen the…
SC Ports, Army Corps study terminal deepening
South Carolina Ports and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, have initiated a feasibility study to explore additional depth for the North Charleston Terminal. This agreement,…
SC Ports Expands South American Shipping Access
Charleston's connectivity with South America has expanded with the addition of the AMERXL service by CMA CGM, a development that occurred recently. This new fixed-day weekly service connects…
Charleston Harbor Dredging Begins in August
Maintenance dredging of the Charleston Harbor is set to begin in August, with work expected to continue until next fall. This project aims to ensure the channel remains…
SC Ports Expands South American Shipping Capacity
Charleston is seeing bolstered access to South American markets, with South Carolina Ports now offering six weekly services to and from the region. This expansion includes Charleston's recent…
SC Ports names Patrick McCrory Chief Operating Officer
South Carolina Ports has appointed Patrick McCrory as its new Chief Operating Officer, a role effective October 5. McCrory will lead a team of 500 individuals, bringing extensive…
Charleston’s Super-Sod acquired, expands with new purchase
Charleston-based turfgrass company Super-Sod, a division of Patten Seed Holdings, has been acquired by Kainos Capital from Heartwood Partners. This acquisition follows Super-Sod's own purchase of Edge Right,…
SK Hynix U.S. Trading Debut Signals Broader AI Hardware Trends for Charleston
SK Hynix, a global leader in memory semiconductors, recently completed its U.S. market debut through a significant American depositary receipt (ADR) offering. This move, which saw the company’s…
SK Hynix U.S. Debut Signals Broader AI-Chip Momentum for Charleston Economy
SK Hynix, a prominent global chipmaker, recently completed its high-profile U.S. market debut, drawing significant attention from investors keen on exposure to the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The…
Continental Sells ContiTech Unit for $4.6 Billion; Charleston Watches Broader Economic Trends
Continental, a major international automotive supplier, has reached an agreement to sell its ContiTech unit to the private equity firm Lone Star Funds. The transaction is valued at…
Charleston’s July Streaming Guide: New Netflix Releases for the Holiday Weekend
The streaming platform Netflix has announced its lineup of new releases for July 2026, providing a fresh selection of titles for subscribers throughout the month. Among the highlighted…
Federal Student Loan Rule Changes Take Effect, Impacting Charleston Borrowers and Graduate Programs
Federal student loan and repayment policies underwent significant changes on July 2, affecting a broad spectrum of current and prospective borrowers nationwide, including those attending or considering colleges…
