The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...

The errands may eventually get done. The work of remembering them rarely does. For many women, pressure does not come from one dramatic source. It accumulates quietly: work deadlines, household bills, grocery lists, medical...

Dmitry Naumov // Shutterstock Septembers with the most precipitation in South Carolina since 1895 Stacker compiled a ranking of the Septembers with the most precipitation in South Carolina since 1895 using data from the National Centers...

Monday, Sept. 7, is Labor Day, an event that both celebrates working Americans and marks the unofficial end of summer. The world of work has changed greatly since the Industrial Revolution of the 1800s, when work hours were not limited by law and...

As harmful algal blooms (HABs) lead to toxic outbreaks in lakes and waterways across the United States, Clemson University water quality expert Debabrata (Deb) Sahoo is available to discuss why these events are becoming more common, what South...

Preliminary analysis by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International indicates a projected decline in international student enrollment for Fall 2026, with cascading effects on U.S. economic contribution and jobs supported....

The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $1,035,000 over the next two years. The first grant for $500,000 supports AccessHealth McLeod. Launched at McLeod in 2014, AccessHealth provides navigation...

Governor Henry McMaster has issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 12, 2026:   "Peggy and I — and our children — are devastated. Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South...

By Jessica Holdman South Carolina Daily Gazette Clemson University’s search for a new president resumed Monday after the chosen candidate opted to stay in his former position. Just over a month after agreeing to take the job at the Upstate...

Census.gov — For 236 of America’s 250-year history, the census has measured our nation’s population. It has also tracked our values, interests, and changes in the way we live. Census questions, how they’re asked and of whom, capture what’s...

Thirty-two years after the first BMW produced in South Carolina rolled off the assembly line, the automaker introduced the next generation of its X5 at an event on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at its Upstate plant. The new vehicle, which BMW Group CEO...

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (NYSE: CBAN), the holding company for Colony Bank, and First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Colony...

As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation's most enduring traditions — fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate...

Bishopville native and decorated war hero, Major (Ret.) James Capers Jr., was presented a long-awaited Medal of Honor today for his lifesaving actions in in Vietnam and representation of the U.S. Marines Corps. The Silver Star recipient made...

Juneteenth is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Black Independence Day, and, by statute, Juneteenth National Independence Day. According to the Congressional Research Service, on June 19, 1865,...

MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Intuitive Health, will open the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. The new 12,484-square-foot center will offer 24/7 access to emergency and...

Home size increased two percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 after two years of consecutive decline, according to a Bank of America analysis. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, and David Michael Tinsley, senior economist...

After nearly four decades of tracking, U.S. job satisfaction has reached a new high in 2026 — but rising averages alone are not a signal of success, according to The Conference Board. The global, nonprofit think tank and business membership...

The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states, including South Carolina, have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified...

Highway contractors across North Carolina and South Carolina continue to report growing dangers in roadway work zones, according to new survey data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS. "With rising dangers in...