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Oct 27, 2026 | SouthernCarolina Alliance to Lead Innovative Advanced Mobility Project
Today SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) announced the launch of PALM, a new economic development initiative designed to attract investment, support existing industries, recruit new businesses, and create jobs across the seven-county region of Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell Counties. (more)
Oct 14, 2026 | SouthernCarolina Alliance Prepares Regional Workforce to Fill Critical Jobs at Local Industries
SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) has played a pivotal role in the creation of almost $4.5 billion in private capital investment and more than 14,000 jobs in its rural region of South Carolina over the last three decades. In recent years, the area has benefitted from an influx of industries in the advanced manufacturing, power generation, and emerging technology sectors locating their operations within the region. (more)
Oct 7, 2026 | USDA Funding to SouthernCarolina Alliance to Provide Downtown Revitalization Programs for Denmark and Estill
HAMPTON, S.C. - SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) has been awarded USDA Rural Business Development Grant funding to support downtown revitalization efforts in two more its communities, the City of Denmark and the Town of Estill. (more)
Sep 16, 2026 | SCA Hiring Economic Development Project Manager
The SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance, a regional economic development organization serving Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties, seeks an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our staff as Project Manager. The successful candidate will work with a regional team in the 7-county service area. (more)
Aug 31, 2026 | Hull & Husk Selects Bamberg County for Production Facility
BAMBERG, S.C.— Hull & Husk, a producer of diverse agriculture products, has announced that the company will invest $3.175 million and create 19 jobs at their production facility in Bamberg County. Located at 2214 Spider Road, the company will produce a variety of artisanal cooking pellets, premium wildlife feed and deer and rabbit deterrent as well at their new operations center. (more)
Aug 13, 2026 | Trison Wells Expands Colleton County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C.- Trison Wells, a contract manufacturing company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Colleton County. The company's $3.37 million investment will create 30 new jobs. (more)
Jul 14, 2026 | Sterling Helicopter Selects Bluffton Location, Creating 15 New Jobs
BLUFFTON, S.C. — Sterling Helicopter, which offers full aerospace engineering services and capabilities for Part 23, 25, 27, and 29 aircraft, has selected Bluffton for its newest operations location, creating 15 new jobs over the next five years. The company will operate from 65 Innovation Drive in Buckwalter Place. (more)
May 14, 2026 | SCA Hires Fulghum as Chief Operating Officer
Fulghum Joins SCA Leadership Team (more)
May 13, 2026 | TS Conductor Opens New $134M South Carolina Manufacturing Facility for AECC Advanced Conductors to Boost Grid Capacity and Resilience
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF.-TS Conductor today announced the grand opening and start of operations at its newest manufacturing plant in Hardeeville, South Carolina. American-owned and proudly made in the USA, TS Conductor is a pioneer of patented and award-winning Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) next-generation advanced conductors. (more)
Mar 19, 2026 | Palmetto Railways to Start Train Operations Along Salkehatchie Rail Line Through Hampton and Colleton Counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Palmetto Railways will begin operating locomotives and trains along the Salkehatchie Subdivision, a 40-mile rail line that runs through Hampton and Colleton Counties in South Carolina. Activity will start at the end of March and early April. (more)