John McDermott
Post & Courier
Charleston, SC, United States
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The Post and Courier's parent to split into 3 separate companies
The restructuring of Charleston-based Evening Post Industries is expected to be completed by Sept. 30. → Read More
Wall St.'s glitchy big-data project claims SC jobs
South Carolina’s already thin ranks within the so-called fintech world is about to get a little leaner. → Read More
SC, Amazon.com go to the mat in high-stakes sales-tax dispute
The state estimates it could be out $500 million by 2021 if it can't force the online retail giant to collect on goods sold on its website by other merchants. → Read More
South Carolina's jobless rate fell in May as labor market keeps tightening
South Carolina’s jobless rate decreased in May as the labor market continues to tighten, falling to 4 percent from 4.2 percent the previous month, according to new figures released Friday. → Read More
Proposed buyer of port’s Charleston HQ seeks to rezone site
The proposed buyer of the State Ports Authority waterfront offices in downtown Charleston is seeking to increase the allowable height on the property by as much as six feet. → Read More
South Carolina jobless rate climbs in April
South Carolina’s unemployment rate edged higher to 5.8 percent in April as more job seekers entered the labor force, the state said in a new report Friday → Read More
Owner of former Charleston naval hospital files for bankruptcy
The company that owns the former naval hospital in North Charleston is seeking bankruptcy protection. → Read More
Lordy, lordy look who’s 40: Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island Golf Resort turned the big 4-0 this past week, still looking swell, no worse for the wear. → Read More
New economic development plan on tap for Charleston region
Economic development officials on Tuesday will unveil details of a new five-year plan to attract jobs to the region and make the area more competitive for new business investment. → Read More
Renters must move due to structural issues at North Charleston apartments
Residents at a 3-year-old apartment complex near North Charleston’s trendy Park Circle area have been notified they must move out by the end of the month because of structural safety issues. → Read More
Golf course owner acquires 3rd Mount Pleasant layout
The owner of two Mount Pleasant golf courses has added a third layout in the town to its bag. → Read More
The Post and Courier’s owner buys Columbia’s Free Times newspaper
The owner of The Post and Courier has bought a Columbia newspaper, it was announced Monday. → Read More
North Charleston-based Ingevity making its stock market debut
A North Charleston chemical company is about to be added to the sparse mix of public companies based in the region. → Read More
Charleston Trade Center seeks to cater to new era in tranportation
The old reliable real estate saw — “location, location, location” — isn’t quite as sharp as it once was. At least, that’s how Alan Lewis sees it. → Read More
Haley: India trip yields jobs for rural South Carolina county
About 65 jobs and a $20 million investment are coming to a rural area with one of the highest unemployment rates in South Carolina. → Read More
CEO says he’ll uproot Charleston headquarters over gender bill, but where is this office?
The top executive of an online financial services firm says he is moving the headquarters from Charleston to California because of gender legislation filed in Columbia, but it’s unclear whether any jobs will be affected or even where the corpo → Read More
Supermarket chain Lowes buys land for 1st Charleston-area store
A North Carolina supermarket chain is moving ahead with plans to expand down the coast and into the Charleston region. → Read More
Maverick Southern Kitchens founder retiring, closing Charleston Cooks
Nearly a year after selling his three restaurants, Dick Elliott is retiring from the food business and closing his two Charleston Cooks locations. → Read More
Sea Pac to build $32M export center in Charleston County
By John McDermott jmcdermott@postandcourier.com Sea Pac LLC, an Upstate-based company that specializes in storing and transporting plastic resins, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $32 million investment is expected to create 50 jobs initially and more than 200 in the next five years, Gov. Nikki Haley’s office said Monday. Established by Upstate entrepreneur Jon McClure last… → Read More
Abandoned casino ship to be auctioned off Friday in Charleston
An abandoned casino boat with a checkered past is being offered Friday to the high bidder. → Read More