Dear Small Business Owner,
North Carolina-based Food Lion is beefing up its presence in the Charleston area with a 17th store in a growing part of Dorchester County.
James Hardie Industries' Summerville plant is among the first manufacturing sites in the state to go dark permanently in part because of the conronavirus outbreak.
A Summerville plant that manufactures cement-based exterior siding and other products for the housing and commercial construction markets is being closed as part of a business restructuring plan by its owner.
The first of two large industrial buildings has started vertical construction in the 31-acre Portside Distribution Center project next to Interstate 26 near Summerville.
Recent numbers from the State Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) shows that in the past five weeks there have been 341,790 claims for unemployment.
Thrift stores like Goodwill are visited by those looking for a quick flip on an auction site, the hobbyist wanting to refinish some furniture or those who will depend on the used discounted items, now more than ever, to tame a dwindling cash-flow.
The 12,000-square-foot store won't have a grand opening as it usually does for new locations because of the pandemic and its hours will be shorter than normal. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. while the virus outbreak persists.
The Summerville Journal Scene is offering local businesses a free webinar about how they can effectively market their products and services during a crisis.
A group of investors has teamed up to reopen a handful of the shuttered Earth Fare organic grocery stores, including one in the Charleston area.
Bee City recently opened a forestry exhibit at the Nature Center. Members of the Edisto Chapter of the Society of American Foresters and the dedicated staff members of Bee City have been working on an expansion project for the Nature Center for nearly four years.
The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working has moved higher, establishing a new record of 2,330,683.
The State Ports Authority plans to build a dozen warehouses in the Ridgeville area for e-commerce retail businesses that ship goods through the Port of Charleston, according to a permit application filed with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Summerville-based Booze Pops and one-time business partner Buzz Pop Cocktails, now based in Florida, have filed federal lawsuits accusing the other of trademark violations and other misdeeds.
The Summerville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted information sessions to gauge residents' and business owners' feelings on a boutique hotel being built in Summerville's historic downtown area.
Baby boomers, some 76 million strong, have always had an outsized impact on the U.S. economy, culture and lifestyle as they bubbled through the decades. Now, all 55 and over, they are still affecting housing trends. Unlike their parents, they aren't staying in the home where they raised a family.
The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of State Farm Insurance in Knightsville.
The Nexton development near Summerville will see a new 345-unit apartment development on the rise through the spring of 2022 after the developer, Spectrum Cos. of Charlotte, broke ground Wednesday.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed prepared Tuesday to preserve an important tool that federal securities regulators used last year to recoup $3.2 billion in ill-gotten gains in fraud cases.
One of the Charleston area's largest internet providers says it is adding 100 employees to its North Charleston contact center, part of a broader effort to up its customer service game.
Jeff Baxter's real estate development group has put much of its focus on the Park Circle area of North Charleston, so he was a little surprised that every time he stopped in at one of that neighborhood's restaurants he ran into a Goose Creek resident.
Jeff Baxter's real estate development group has put much of its focus on the Park Circle area of North Charleston, so he was a little surprised that every time he stopped in at one of that neighborhood's restaurants he ran into a Goose Creek resident.
The impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina manufacturers has been slight so far, but concerns are growing that supply chains could be disrupted if the outbreak continues to persist and spread.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is ready to welcome customers at its new restaurant in North Charleston, three years after first being reported as eyeing the Lowcountry for a second location.
Dorchester County is betting on a new water line to help attract industry to a rural industrial park that's attracted little development to date.
Charleston's booming economy brought another 3,100 apartment units to the region in 2019, a year after more than 4,600 came online. Another 6,000 are in the pipeline.
There will be a power hour this Wednesday from 7:30- 9:30 AM at Town Council Chambers hosted by The Chamber.
Jeff Taylor, a veteran from within the hospital's parent company, started in his new role on Monday
After several months in search of a new leader, Summerville Medical Center's new CEO began his role Monday.
Three hotel brands are opening at Nexton in the span of about a month, and a fourth is on the way.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is no longer open 24 hours at two of its 10 big-box stores in the Charleston area.
Do the latest cluster of earthquakes in the region mean we're due for a shock? No more than usual, experts say.
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists recently welcomed Dr Martha Cohen to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Cohen is currently scheduling patients in the Carnes Crossroads, Summerville and North Charleston offices where she provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits and hig…
Morton Buildings, a post-frame manufacturing and construction business, recently announced it is expanding operations into Summerville. The Illinois-based company serviced the Summerville area in the past, but to meet industry demands in the area, has established a new, permanent office loca…
Summerville Medical Center recently celebrated major achievements with robotic surgery procedures.
Maude Callen died nearly 30 years ago, but her legacy as a pioneering caregiver for the poor in Berkeley County is alive and well at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital.
Exactly seven years ago the Summerville restaurant, Sweetwater Cafe, closed its doors. This week the restaurant has been reborn as Sweetwater 123, located at 123 W. Richardson Avenue. The restaurant’s retail shop has been open since the end of October. Owners Chris and Sharon Bauer renovated…
Parker’s Kitchen recently opened a new store at 1107 Cane Bay Boulevard. The award-winning convenience and food service company has multiple locations across coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Cane Bay store is the company’s 60th store and its second location in Summervil…
Summerville D.R.E.A.M. along with Old Barrel Tea Company and TSG Real Estate are celebrating their move into new offices. Members of the public will have an opportunity to tour the new offices spaces located at 130 E. 2nd North St. during a joint ribbon cutting hosted by the Greater Summervi…
Rockstar Cheer Charleston just opened a new location in Nexton at 1270 Dropoff Dr. A grand opening celebration is planned 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Along with food trucks, a bounce house, tumble clinic, vendors and giveaways, the Stingray’s and River Dogs mascots will be on site. Two Gir…
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It’s not uncommon for Rhonda Henthorne to wake at 4:30 a.m. on a Tuesday through Saturday to mix cake batter in the work trailer next to her Ridgeville home. It’s the quiet still of the morning when the seasoned baker starts her day.
Business has picked up steadily in the two months since Madres Mexican Restaurant opened its doors at 1001 Bacons Bridge Rd Unit C.
Donovan’s Custom Framing is under new ownership after James Trimm bought the business from Dennis and Maryanne Donovan. The sale took place in August, but staff recently made it official with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Move over lumberjacks, axe throwing is for everyone now.
A modern shoe company is coming soon to historic downtown Summerville. Sole Shoe Co. will open in late April at 118 E. Richardson Ave. Suite A.
Main Street Reads will celebrate their opening with a ribbon cutting at 1pm on Friday, March 1. Summerville’s new Indie bookstore is located at 115 S. Main Street. Summerville local Kathryn Taylor, author of Two Minus One, will be on hand to sign her award-winning memoir. Also featured will …
