Lexington SC Business News
Lexington's economy centers on Lexington County School District One (the town's largest employer), Lexington County government offices concentrated at the county seat, and a growing retail/dining corridor along Sunset Boulevard and Main Street. Unemployment ran at 3.4% through 2025-05, against a state rate of 3.9%. South Carolina is a right-to-work state.
What anchors the Lexington economy
- Lexington County School District One.
- Lexington County Government.
- Walmart.
- Town of Lexington.
Beyond the headlines
The economy reaches into Retail Trade, County Seat Government Services, Lake Recreation / Tourism, and Healthcare (regional).
Trade & infrastructure
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
How HERELexington covers it
We track every layer of the Lexington economy: corporate relocations, retail openings, restaurant launches, workforce trends, commercial real estate, supplier announcements, hospital and university capital projects, and the local, state, and federal government decisions that shape how businesses here grow. If it affects business in Lexington County, it's HERE.
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New Dutch Bros Coffee Shop Planned for West Columbia
Dutch Bros Expands Presence in West Columbia A new Dutch Bros coffee shop is slated to open at 2239 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, South Carolina. The site is owned by West Columbia – Sunset DB LLC, according to Lexington County property tax records. The location is situated next to the Sunset Court shopping plaza, […]
New Dining and Entertainment Venue Coming to Lake Murray Hooked on the Water, a new dining and entertainment destination, is…
Once Again Home Co. Launches First Pet-Care Line Once Again Home Co., a family-run home textile brand based in Burr…
Prisma Health Expands Statewide Services with Urgent Care Acquisition Prisma Health, the largest healthcare system in the state, is set…
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