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29 Jul 2026

Octapharma selects York County for its first US manufacturing site

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the completion of final approvals for Octapharma’s first U.S. manufacturing and production facility in York County.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, today announced it has selected Cherokee County for its first South Carolina operation.

Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County.

Palmetto Railways Acquires Additional Noisette Property

Charleston, SC – October 8, 2013 – Palmetto Railways, formerly South Carolina Public Railways, today announced the purchase of the remaining 50 acres of what is known as the Noisette property on the former Navy Base. “As a public entity, Palmetto Railways has a vested int