The city of Charleston is drawing up a contract with Mount Pleasant-based Widespread Access to blanket the peninsula with a wireless Internet network in an effort to boost economic development and increase computer literacy in poor households.
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The North Charleston City Council voted unanimously Thursday to give Clemson University 80 acres on the former Charleston Naval Base to build a research campus and restorative sciences program around the Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in battle.
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InterWrap, Inc., a fully integrated, global manufacturer of fabricated coated woven packaging products, will open a North American strategic distribution center in the Charleston region. The company will locate in North Charleston’s Northwoods Building, at 1930 Hanahan Road. About seven new jobs will be created within the first year.
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Clemson University today was granted $10.3 million in matching state funds that will enhance the university's commitment to a new North Charleston research campus.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is awarding $5.2 million in port security grants to the South Carolina State Ports Authority in the latest round of grants.
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AM Conservation Group, Inc., a leading supplier of weatherization, water and energy conservation products, relocated its corporate headquarters to the Charleston region. Their distribution facility will also relocate to the area in the spring of 2006.
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Intel's 3rd Annual "Most Unwired Cities" survey ranks the top 100 U.S. cities and regions for the greatest wireless Internet accessibility. This year's survey ranks Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina #32.
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A company that aims to improve security at ports and port-related businesses around the globe has moved its headquarters to Charleston.
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Sunnyvale, Calif., is 2,800 miles from Charleston, yet officials at the Medical University of South Carolina were rejoicing when a company there went public last week.
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On the heels of an all-time record month, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board has approved the fiscal year (FY) 2006 financial plan and adopted a $159-million capital improvement plan to boost operational efficiencies and security.
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