Recent Articles from Staff
SC company collaborating with Ballotpedia
The Columbia company forged a partnership with the national, nonprofit clearinghouse and online encyclopedia for government and politics in the U.S. The company, which offers monitoring services across the U.S., will provide visitors
State invests $17M in scholarships to address labor shortages
South Carolina is investing $17 million to provide scholarships to 15,000 adults or high school graduates. Scholarships will cover the cost of tuition and required fees for associate degrees or industry credentials in high-demand fields.
SC Biz names top high-growth companies for 2021
Business professionals from across South Carolina gathered for The Roaring 20s event at the DoubleTree in Columbia for in-person networking and an awards ceremony Thursday night.
Lawyers help employers navigate vaccine mandates in S.C.
Top S.C. labor lawyers say the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccine has removed a major legal hurdle for companies looking to mandate COVID-19 immunizations as a condition of employment.
McMaster urges private businesses to join vaccine effort
Visiting a West Columbia drive-thru vaccination site developed through a partnership between Nephron and Dominion, the S.C. governor urged more businesses, especially those in rural areas, to become vaccination sites.
Walmart closing Bush River Road location
The store is closing because of underperforming sales, according to the company. The location will shutter its doors Feb. 5, while the pharmacy will close Jan. 22.
PPP forgiveness eased as delays concern lenders
Many S.C. businesses will qualify for a streamlined loan forgiveness program laid out by the SBA in October, though frustration grows as banks await action by the organization.
Wilcox stepping down as USC School of Law dean
After nine years as dean, Robert Wilcox is stepping down from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Judge approves $520 million settlement in Santee Cooper lawsuit
A judge has given preliminary approval to a $520 million settlement that would provide refunds to Santee Cooper customers whose utility rates were increased to pay for the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project.
Nursing home care requires advance planning
A survey found the median annual cost of care in a skilled nursing facility in South Carolina is $42,000. Industry experts recommend those starting to save for future care put away at least 10% of their income.
Iron Hill to open brewery in BullStreet District
Delaware-based Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant plans to open a location in Columbia's BullStreet District next year, adding to the area's rapid growth. This will be the 21st location for Iron Hill, founded in Newark, Del., in 1996.
Project helps preserve Bull Street history
Digitizing Bull Street provides information for the public and guidance for developers renovating properties that make up the 181-acre, mixed-use BullStreet District.