Cody Simpson Wins South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner
Simpson becomes the first new state agriculture commissioner in 22 years after winning the November election.
Live Poll
Do you trust state government to look out for farmers in your area?
South Carolina Industry News
In South Carolina, industry news means shifts in sector performance, broad regulatory changes, supply chain dynamics and market consolidation. Coverage follows how these economic forces develop across the state.
Agriculture
South Carolina Voters to Select Agriculture Commissioner
Four candidates are running to lead the department during the election on November 3, 2026.
Transportation
Live Poll
Do you support new aerospace and logistics investment bringing jobs to your area?
SouthernCarolina Alliance Launches PALM Air Initiative
The seven-county economic development program targets transportation delays, congestion, and supply chain disruptions through advanced air logistics.
Utilities
Live Poll
Do you support your local utility increasing rates to fund system maintenance and reliability?
Santee Cooper Board to Vote on Rate Hike Plan
The South Carolina utility board will meet October 30 to consider a proposed 6.6 percent rate increase.
Manufacturing
Live Poll
Does the rebranding of local manufacturing plants in your area make you feel more optimistic?
BASF Rebrands South Carolina Plants as Metivo
The company's facilities in Seneca and Converse now operate under the new Metivo brand name as of October 2026.
Healthcare
Live Poll
Do you think the Hilton Head area's traffic is getting better or worse?
SCDOT Widens I-95 Corridor Through Hardeeville
The $825 million Fix the Drive project will widen Interstate 95 from the Georgia border to one mile north of Hilton Head's Exit 8.
More in Industry
This section follows sector trends, employment reports, industry-wide policy changes and market competition. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering the primary sectors that drive economic activity across the state. Geography and infrastructure constraints dictate how specific industries develop and scale within the state. Regulatory environments and the availability of a skilled workforce remain the most frequent factors shaping how these industries evolve.