Molly Hulsey is a former staff writer for GSA Business Report and now a contributing writer. A native of the Upstate, she is a graduate of Covenant College, where she majored in international studies, with a French concentration, and minored in writing. Her interests include business advocacy and economic development.
Recent Articles from Molly Hulsey
Food production facility comes to SC
Carolina Precision Foods LLC, a venture of Carolina Fresh Foods and owners of Lake Foods, plans to establish operations in Florence County, according to an announcement from the S.C. Commerce Department.
AARP names new state director
The South Carolina branch of the AARP of has hired Charmaine S. Fuller Cooper as its new state director. Fuller Cooper brings two decades of experience, including nine years at the senior services organization, to her new
Columbia baker helps stock Ukrainian kitchens
Amid worries about inflation and worker shortages, a Columbia bakery has found a way to help support relief efforts in Ukraine. The owner of Silver Spoon Bake Shop says
S.C. schools receive $6.7M for innovation projects
Academic institutions, industry partners and the S.C. Research Authority see a pressing need in the development of the state's next generation innovation economy: funding at the college and university level.
Federal court sentences 3 South Carolinians for bank fraud
Three South Carolinians have been sentenced by a federal judge after pleading guilty to bank fraud charges in schemes the government alleges defrauded federal programs intended to aid homeowners at risk of foreclosure.
MUSC Cancer Center receives money from cancer scam fund
Charities with names such as The Cancer Fund of America Inc., The Breast Cancer Society Inc., Cancer Support Services Inc. and the Children's Cancer Fund of America Inc. collected millions. Problem was, they weren't real charities.
Life sciences lauded as state’s fastest-growing industry
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed Feb. 15-19 South Carolina Life Sciences Week in recognition of the industry's $12 billion economic impact. The announcement came during SCBIO's national conference.
Theaters to remain closed, statewide mask ordinance not likely
As COVID-19 cases soared last week, Gov. Henry McMaster said certain businesses will remain closed but said a statewide mandate requiring facial coverings would be "ineffectiveâ€_x009d_ and "impractical."
Education guidelines call for state stockpile of PPE, distance learning protocol
S.C. Education Superintendent Molly Spearman expects teachers and students to wear masks this fall with exceptions, as AccelerateED is set to launch the final recommendations for the next school year today.
Governor has no plans to close businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster encouraged residents to practice social distancing during a news conference addressing rising case numbers. South Carolina has surpassed 15,000 reported cases, with a record 542 cases announced Monday.
Attorney offers Paycheck Protection Program guidance
Burr Forman McNair partner George Morrison says recent clarifications related to PPP loan forgiveness elucidate several issues, including that employee bonuses can be paid for with the funds.
Some attractions allowed to open Friday
Attractions including zoos and aquariums will be allowed to open, provided guidelines established by the AccelerateSC task force are followed. Sports leagues can resume practice May 30.