John McDermott

Business editor at The Post and Courier; University of Hawaii grad.

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Charleston International Airport is getting another boost for its growing terminal. https://t.co/z30IVWYyPW

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Plastic surgery clinics and aesthetic spas in Charleston, Summerville and Mount Pleasant sold are caught up in a Delaware bankruptcy case that is unlikely to return much if any money to creditors. https://t.co/49SpxcFKSP

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Alkegen’s specialty materials manufacturing businesses include the Lauscha Fiber International factory in Summerville and Southern Felt Co. in Edgefield and Keshaw counties. https://t.co/yjnFIr6V9n

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Plastic surgery clinics and aesthetic spas in Charleston, Summerville and Mount Pleasant are caught up in a Delaware bankruptcy case that is unlikely to return much if any money to creditors. https://t.co/S72w4AnJ6g

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In today’s news briefing, read about a bankrupt plastic surgery practice, the expansion of a beloved biscuit restaurant and more. https://t.co/bdRjkBs0FD

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Alkegen’s specialty materials manufacturing businesses include the Lauscha Fiber International factory in Summerville and Southern Felt Co. in Edgefield and Keshaw counties. https://t.co/OVOXHKhThj

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When SC Ports opened the $1.2 billion Leatherman Terminal in 2021, it called the North Charleston expansion “the right infrastructure at the right time.” On Aug. 1, operations at the union-run site were suspended indefinitely. https://t.co/dp6aCI3f3U

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A company that makes solar energy modules is planning to invest $15M to open a manufacturing plant near Summerville, according to Dorchester County Council. https://t.co/496YQmWqIM

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Even after opening 28 new stores this year, Tractor Supply announced it would shutter 74 of its Petsense pet stores around the U.S., including five in South Carolina. https://t.co/Yz2zEnLm8e

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Seamus’ Irish Pub officially opened July 17 at 139 Central Ave., taking over the former O'Lacy's Pub location. The venture is owned by brothers Seamus and Sean Shevlino, along with business partners David Moore and Sue Froebe, all of whom are longtime... https://t.co/x0iL0zC847

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Shem Creek Outpost in Mount Pleasant is a new one-stop shop along the water with food, coffee, snacks, fishing gear and more. https://t.co/hmAZTnLMa1

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Santee Cooper warned in May that it will need to raise power bills next year and in 2028 by more than 9 percent, partly to offset a projected $106 million revenue shortfall. https://t.co/qGNNAczTkB

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A Florida sports technology company founded by legendary golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is said to be considering Charleston for its headquarters. Another city appears to be leading the field. https://t.co/HSUWatOQHn

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The question of which Charleston gets to decide has been answered in the dispute over a 175-room hotel on Cannon Street and whether 2017 or 2026 zoning rules should govern the project. https://t.co/o1BkoD0xil

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A group of Kiawah Island homeowners have filed a second lawsuit against the town, trying to stop a recently enacted ordinance that they say limits what they can build along their beachfront properties. https://t.co/d5USCcXOAv

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort said Roger Warren left "an indelible mark” on the luxury seaside getaway near Charleston in announcing his plan to retire as president later this year. https://t.co/WtYJlV9o3E

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Summerville appears to be a hot spot for new bank branches. https://t.co/WbfSatWjoi

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Charleston International Airport is one of just three airports chosen to pilot TSA Gold+, which expands private-sector management of airport security screening. Here’s what it means for travelers and the airport. https://t.co/PERdRZtsvR

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Boeing usually shows up at Europe's biggest airshow with a flurry of orders in its back pocket for the North Charleston-based 787 program. This year was no exception. https://t.co/S7WiM3WU9n

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Historic Charleston Foundation tapped into its coffers to buy the “at-risk” former filling station at 80 Ashley Ave. three years ago, after a reuse plan divided neighbors in Harleston Village. The group has now found a buyer. https://t.co/KUyJwMRyMr