Sopakco has opened a second facility called Sopakco Mullins Processing. The 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $10 million investment. It’s been in operation three or four weeks and hosts about 50 associates.

ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence is experiencing electrical issues and is not operating as normal. As a result, some employees will not need to report to work Thursday morning.

Beneteau USA Inc. is in the process of revamping its’ 250,000 square foot facility into the most modern big sailboat factory in America.

At a ceremony attended by Mr. Mark Sanford, AvCraft Support Services and Indaer today announced a joint venture to provide seamless regional aircraft heavy maintenance to customers throughout the Americas, creating up to 50 new jobs over the next three years.

New South Lumber Co., a member of the Canfor group of companies, officially announced the expansion of its Darlington facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

Florence County Council has given its final approval to incentive and lease agreements for an advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.

Florence County Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on incentive and lease agreements for a North Carolina-based advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.

Some employees were asked not to report to work on Tuesday, and the same goes for Wednesday.

ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence began experiencing electrical issues on Monday and is not operating as normal.

Softee Supreme Diaper Corp. is making a $6 million investment expected to create 262 jobs in Marion County during the next four years.

The Chesterfield County Economic Development Board announced Monday that Nestlé Waters North America Inc. is considering sites in Chesterfield County for a potential spring water source and bottling facility

Though the national unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent in July, local economists say South Carolina’s unemployment levels may reach 14 or 15 percent by the end of the year.

The Port of Georgetown picked up 66,000 tons of cargo a year and up to 45 additional jobs as part of a renewable energy company’s plan to ship wood briquettes to Europe.

Eric Boatwright was on a training pole, took a “bad step” and remembers the world being in black and white for a fraction of a second before he fell 50 feet to the ground.

Florence County Council has voted to seek quotes for a road extension and stormwater improvements as an industry in the area seeks to build a new, larger facility.