Stephen Pastis | Carolina News and Reporter

The business of recycling: How SC recycles and why it can be so complicated

By Stephen Pastis | Dec 6, 2022

Recycling in South Carolina can be complicated — and sometimes more of a business than environmental protection.

Midlands falls short of record-breaking turnout

By Stephen Pastis and Hanah Watts | Nov 8, 2022

The Midlands faced technical and voter registration problems throughout the day — and almost saw record-breaking turnout.

Midlands voter turnout steady in morning

By Stephen Pastis | Nov 8, 2022

Polls generally have seen a steady turnout Tuesday. There are several topics people showed up for, such as the gubernatorial election and the superintendent of education race.

Lexington County poll reports glitch, Allendale man tries to steal sign-in device as polls open

By Stephen Pastis and Hanah Watts | Nov 8, 2022

The Carolina News and Reporter will keep you updated throughout the day on voting in the Midlands.

SC robot company to expand manufacturing, grow diversity — through high school students

By Stephen Pastis | Nov 4, 2022

Two years ago, Van Robotics, a Columbia robotics company, had an idea: High school students could be a solution to manufacturing delays in China.

Tech entrepreneurial hub hires director to helm organization

By Stephen Pastis | Oct 31, 2022

Caroline Crowder has been hired as executive director at the Boyd Foundation Community Innovation Center.

As US moves towards electric car future, South Carolina lags behind

By Stephen Pastis | Oct 27, 2022

The state lags behind most of the country in electric vehicle ownership and in building charging stations. The lag in moving to electric in the state is multifold, according to experts.