Four Upstate cities — Woodruff, Mauldin, Fountain Inn and Greer — have earned spots among South Carolina's fastest-growing communities. At No. 2, Woodruff leads the charge with a 10.4% population increase, coupled with significant industrial investments including BMW's new electric vehicle battery plant. Mauldin (No. 7) and Fountain Inn (No. 8) are close behind, experiencing growth rates of 5.8% and 5.7% respectively, with Greer coming in at No. 12. This boom speaks volumes of the Upstate's magnetic draw, fueled by strong job creation, a thriving business environment and a lifestyle that checks all the boxes. https://bit.ly/4dPRq1z #EconDev (fb)

South Carolina is revving up on privately funded EV infrastructure. A new law ends utility-funded EV charging stations, opening the door for private businesses to lead the way. ⚡ “South Carolina has been a leader in many aspects of EV manufacturing, attracting billions of investment dollars with free market policies,” Jay Smith, executive director of Charge Ahead Partnership, a coalition that supports national EV charger installation. “This legislation... lays the groundwork for a competitive EV charging marketplace, where businesses and entrepreneurs can invest with confidence.” https://bit.ly/43I9WFn #EV #electricvehicles #sustainability (fb)