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06/16/2026

Fairfield County leads South Carolina in job growth, new data show

The county posted a 5.9% job gain from Sept. 2024 to Sept. 2025 — South Carolina's best — with one Ridgeway restaurant saying lunch now rivals dinner.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

KAREN DAVISON RECEIVES NORTH AMERICA’S TOP 50 ECONOMIC DEVELOPER AWARD FOR 2026

The Chester County Economic Development team is proud to announce that Assistant Director Karen Davison has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 North America Top 50 Economic Developer Award, presented by Consultant Connect.

06/08/2026

Huge news, Fairfield County! We are officially NUMBER ONE in South Carolina for job growth!

The latest official numbers are in, and Fairfield County has taken the top spot out of all 46 counties across the entire state!

Between September 2024 and September 2025, our community achieved an amazing +5.9% increase in job growth—making us the fastest-growing county for employment in South Carolina!

Why are more businesses and industries choosing to call Fairfield County home?

- Our prime strategic location and growing infrastructure capabilities.

- Top-notch industrial sites ready for world-class companies.

- Our incredible, hardworking local workforce (our proudest asset!).

- A supportive, pro-business environment that welcomes new investments.

More jobs mean more opportunities for our families, a more resilient local economy, and a brighter future for our towns. We are so proud of this massive achievement and deeply grateful to our local workforce, business partners, and county leaders who work every day to move Fairfield forward.

🔗 Interactive Map & Data Source: View the official economic and wage data directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://data.bls.gov/maps/cew/SC?period=2025-Q3&industry=10&pos_color=blue&neg_color=orange&chartData=3&ownerType=0&distribution=1&Update=Update

06/03/2026

2 York County places are growing faster than anywhere else in the Charlotte region

One town has been at the top of the heap for a while, but a new city is looking to overtake it for the top spot.

06/02/2026

The Nickelodeon Theater is bringing back "cool mornings and big-screen magic" through their Kids Summer Movie Series! Beat the heat, relive the classics, and make summer movie memories with your little ones.

Welcome to the Nickelodeon The Nickelodeon Theatre creates a welcoming and dynamic space where a wide range of films and educational programs brings people together, sparks critical dialogue, and fosters a stronger, more connected community through meaningful storytelling and shared experiences.

05/28/2026

City Council Eyes Timeless Design Vision for Historic Park Project

City Council Eyes Timeless Design Vision for Historic Park Project Lynnsey Baker, Public Information Officer City Council for the City of Forest Acres held a special called meeting today with project landscape architects, Land Plan Group South, to review updated conceptual renderings for the future....

05/27/2026

Tada AI of Rock Hill received a $50,000 acceleration grant, and Pathly of Lancaster each received a $25,000 startup grant from SCRA.

The South Carolina Research Authority has awarded grant funding to four South Carolina-based technology companies.

05/25/2026