| N.C. grocery chain buying 20 stores in S.C. market Alex Lee Inc. has entered an agreement to purchase 18 Bi-Lo branded stores in South Carolina and two in the Augusta metro area. The company owns Lowes Food stores, among other brands. The deal is expected to close in the next three months and affect 2,000 employees. Agribusiness center to bring 1,547 jobs to Hampton County The $314 million Agriculture Technology Campus cluster, a joint venture for growing and distributing local produce, is projected to have an annual economic impact of nearly $552 million. It is expected to be operational in 2022. | 