For the week ending May 1, claims fell by 151 in S.C. and by 92,000 nationally to the lowest total since last March. Also, a one-week grace period to complete a state work search requirement expired. … Read More

Amy Carter, who has taught high school English for 21 years, has been named the S.C. Teacher of the Year. Carter receives $25,000 and use of a new BMW for a year of service as a roving education ambassador. … Read More

The annual philanthropic event raised a record $3.34 million in donations to 479 area nonprofits, the most participants in the eight-year history of the day-long giving blitz. … Read More

New developments including Iron Hill Brewery and the University of South Carolina’s relocated medical school are back on track at the BullStreet District, the district master developer’s project manager told a Columbia chamber forum. … Read More

NAI Columbia facilitated the $2.05 million sale of 7.3 acres at the intersection of Clemson and Farrow roads. Construction is expected to begin soon for Stivers Hyundai of Columbia and Stivers Genesis of Columbia. … Read More