Charleston SC Business News
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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Historic Sword Gate House Lists for $35 Million in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — One of the most recognizable addresses South of Broad is for sale, and the asking price could reset the Charleston housing market. On Monday, Oct.…
North Charleston Brentwood Plaza Sells for $9.15 Million
North Charleston, S.C. — Brentwood Plaza, anchored by Food Lion, sold for $9.15 million in an Oct. 6 deal announced this week, Franklin Street said while representing the…
Spirit Christmas Set to Open at North Charleston Tanger Outlets
North Charleston, S.C. — Spirit Christmas is set to take over the Spirit Halloween space at Tanger Outlets (4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd.), becoming the state’s first Spirit Christmas…
Breeze Adds Charleston-Buffalo Nonstop Flights Starting 2027
North Charleston, S.C. — Breeze Airways plans year-round nonstop service between Charleston International Airport and Buffalo, New York, starting July 2, 2027, the airline and airport said Tuesday.…
Charleston Business Leaders Name Housing, Child Care as Top Needs
North Charleston, S.C. — Lowcountry business leaders named affordable housing, child care and infrastructure as top challenges Monday as a statewide business group brought its 10-year economic plan…
Charleston, S.C., lands Obatala Sciences East Coast lab
CHARLESTON, S.C. — New Orleans biotechnology firm Obatala Sciences has opened its first East Coast operation in Charleston County, leasing space at the Medical University of South Carolina’s…
SC Unemployment Falls to 4% as Employment Hits Record
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…
USDA Sends $85 Million in Farm and Conservation Aid to SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina growers and landowners are in line for roughly $84.8 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday, as…
Seven Upstate Suppliers Add 200 Manufacturing Jobs for Scout
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Seven automotive parts makers in the Upstate will expand to supply Scout Motors, putting more than $82 million into new work and adding about 200…
Farm & Home Supply plans 3 SC stores, Sumter distribution center
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Illinois farm-and-home chain is planting its first roots outside the Midwest, with three South Carolina stores and a Sumter warehouse set for spring 2027.…
Staybridge Suites in North Charleston Sold
Naman Hotels has sold the Staybridge Suites Charleston-Ashley Phosphate in North Charleston. Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of the property. The five-story hotel, built in 2009, is…
Dockside Tower Demolition Presents Unique Challenges
Demolition Challenges for Dockside Tower The Dockside high-rise tower and its adjacent townhomes have been vacant since February 2025 following a city-mandated evacuation due to structural concerns. The…
