Recent Articles from Staff Report
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.
Richland County attracts record $638M in investment in 2020
Eight companies announced new investments in the county that created a total of 1,377 jobs, led by Mark Anthony Brewing's $400 million Pineview Industrial Park production facility.
Former Rosewood Church to become high-end apartments
Cason Development Group's newest project will also add retail space, including a Starbucks, to the multi-building project. Boyer Construction is the contractor and Garvin Design Group the architect.
S.C unemployment claims drop below 5,000 for week
The 4,921 claims for the week ending April 17 represented a drop of 124 from the previous week, when claims topped 5,000 for the first time in more than a month. Greenville saw 509 claims filed, while Richland County had 427.
Millions still available in rental assistance program
Richland County has awarded more than $173,000 since its Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched April 5. The U.S. Treasury awarded the county $12.5 million to help renters affected by the pandemic.
Veterans Virtual Career Fair to take place May 4
More than 30 state agencies and higher education institutions will participate in the online event. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina had an annual average of 10,000 unemployed veterans in 2020.
Online celebration to honor community development organization
April 22 has been declared Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation Day in the city of Columbia. An online event will honor 10 local leaders for contributions to the nonprofit.
Palmetto Yacht Management locating headquarters in Manning
The company, founded in 2007, is investing $3.75 million in corporate headquarters in Clarendon County expected to create 211 jobs during the next five years.
Unemployment falls to 5.1% in S.C. in March
The unemployment rate fell from 5.2% in February, with unemployment dropping in every S.C. county. Beginning this week, unemployment claimants will be required to complete two weekly work searches to remain eligible for benefits.