Project Palmetto Rock
Coverage of Project Palmetto Rock in the Nexus archive.
- Rock Hill’s Octapharma projects moved forward: What we know
Rock Hill City Council approved the agreement for Octapharma to build a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical facility on the former Carolina Panthers site, projected to create 1,800-2,000 jobs. The project, part of Project Palmetto Rock, moves forward alongside the Novant Health site, with construction potentially starting next year.
- York County Council approves Project Palmetto Rock deal; Rock Hill City Council to vote on deal
York County Council approved a revised revenue plan for Project Palmetto Rock, a biopharmaceutical company's $1.5 billion facility proposal in Rock Hill. The plan allocates 85% of Rock Hill's tax revenue to schools and 10% of economic development funds annually. Rock Hill City Council will vote on the deal next, which could secure 1,500 jobs but has faced criticism over potential inconsistencies in incentives.
- Global biopharmaceutical company slated for failed Panthers headquarters site in Rock Hill
Rock Hill leaders are working to bring a global biopharmaceutical company to the former Panthers headquarters site off I-77 and Palmetto Parkway. The project, named Project Palmetto Rock, was discussed at a Rock Hill City Council meeting.
- York County discusses Project Palmetto Rock; Chester County data center moratorium; Rock Hill Juneteenth celebration
York County is considering Project Palmetto Rock, a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical investment with over 1,200 jobs at the former Carolina Panthers site. Chester County approved a six-month pause on new data center applications to assess impacts. Rock Hill is hosting Juneteenth celebrations with events including food trucks, music, and a worship service.
- Biopharmaceutical company to bring 1,200 jobs; $1 billion investment to York County
A biopharmaceutical company will invest $1 billion in York County, creating 1,200 jobs through Project Palmetto Rock. The project includes 688 manufacturing jobs with an average wage of $102,752 and 564 corporate and lab jobs with an average wage of $141,502, aiming to boost the local economy. York County Council approved initial incentives for the project, with further hearings scheduled.
- York County attempts to attract global pharmaceutical company with high-paying jobs to former Panthers site
York County leaders are seeking to attract a global pharmaceutical company to the former Panthers planning headquarters site in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to create over 1,000 high-paying jobs. Project Palmetto Rock, presented by the York Council Economic Development, aims to leverage the location for this economic initiative.