News & Media | Central South Carolina

Pharmaceutical company creates lab for on-site rapid COVID-19 testing

August 12, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation in Lexington, SC, is dispatching mobile clinical labs to help in the fight against COVID-19.

What is the Reshoring Effect?

August 12, 2020

COVID-19 has brought new challenges to manufacturers across the country. It has devastated some and increased business for others. In this week’s blog, we explain what the “reshoring effect” is and how it may impact Fairfield County.

Solar farm now online; Bowman project will power nearly 15,000 homes

August 12, 2020

One of the largest solar projects to date in South Carolina, the Bowman solar project is now online in Orangeburg County, SC.

FDA approves the Guardian Needle, a solution for reducing accidental needle sticks

August 7, 2020

FDA grants approval of Guardian Needle under production at Rhythmlink International LLC, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The product is the result of a collaborative project between the medical devices manufacturer, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences (ZIAN).

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County

July 9, 2020

$215.8 million investment will create 380 new jobs

Local Economic Development Community Unites to Grow Region’s Knowledge Economy

July 2, 2020

The Central SC Alliance is excited to join a collaborative partnership with the Richland County Economic Development Office (RCEDO) on an economic development action plan promoting the growth of knowledge-based industries.

COVID-19 Resources

June 10, 2020

During the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we continue to prepare for the needs of businesses. Our dedicated team is available to answer questions and to assist our regional businesses, allies and members. The Central SC team will continue to populate this list with additional resources as they become available.