Recent Articles from Staff Report
Richland Library accepting artist-in-residence applications
The artist-in-residence will serve as a liaison between the library and area artists, curate experiential content and share expertise during office hours. The deadline to apply is June 15.
Initial unemployment claims fall in S.C., nationally
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.
Chapin High English teacher wins state honor
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.
2 car dealerships planned in Northeast Columbia
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.
Initial S.C. unemployment claims drop by 1,884 in week
Greenville County saw 322 claims filed for the week ending April 24, when 3,037 claims were filed statewide. Nationally, claims fell by 13,000.
MTC freezes tuition for 2021-22 school year
The decision marks the second consecutive year that Midlands Technical College will not raise tuition rates. The school said it will offer on-campus classes as well as online and hybrid learning options for many courses this fall.
SC Works holding job fair, announces funding for workforce training
Five employers hiring for manufacturing, logistics and customer services positions are participating in an online job fair on Thursday. State employers can also apply for more than $1 million in workforce training.
Columbia technology startup receives 2nd investment
Land Intelligence Inc., which provides software solutions for land development, home construction and investing, has received a second $200,000 investment from SC Launch Inc., an affiliate of S.C. Research Authority.
SOAR Fund begins accepting applications today
The economic recovery loan program is focused on assisting small and minority-owned businesses in 15 states, including South Carolina. Thirteen Community Development Financial Institutions are originating loans purchased by the fund.
New Columbia tourism experience highlights Reconstruction landmarks, figures
A history-centered tourism trail launched by Experience Columbia SC and Historic Columbia will take participants on a journey featuring eight pivotal locations and 10 trailblazers of the post-Civil War period.
Community grants awarded to 11 Midlands nonprofits
Central Carolina Community Foundation's Connected Community grants fund projects aimed at improving quality of life in the Midlands. Eleven organizations received more than $315,000 in grants.
S.C. Secretary of State warns of ongoing scam
Mark Hammond's office is receiving continued complaints about letters purporting to provide certificates of status and has received new complaints about offers to sell certified copies of articles of organization.