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Music school, restaurant to share rebuilt Doko Park building
A new Freeway Music School location will share space with Doko Station Pub & Eatery in a building purchased from the town of Blythewood. Freeway Music School owners Don and Sara Ann Russo worked with the owners of Old Mill Brew Pub.
Flying Saucer to close Columbia location
Texas-based Flying Saucer Draught Emporium announced it is closing its Columbia location on Tuesday. The craft beer bar had a 16-year run in the Vista.
Statewide economic growth expected to continue in 2020
At the annual University of South Carolina Economic Outlook Conference in Columbia, Darla Moore School of Business economists predicted continued growth in 2020, but not at the rate the economy has expanded in the past 10 years.
BullStreet buzz builds with Babcock building plans
A plan to turn the former S.C. State Hospital building into luxury apartments is gaining steam, while a Starbucks is planned for the development in 2021. Work also continues on REI Co-op and senior living complex Merrill Gardens.
Asphalt trade association looking to fill 1,000 jobs over 5 years
The S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association's workforce development campaign is encouraging people to consider careers in the asphalt industry. Demand for workers is increasing with new projects funded by the state's gas tax increase.
Newberry County boat-makers making a bigger splash
Falcon Boats, which began operation in 2015, reported a production growth rate of 141.6% in 2018. As of November, the company, which employs 30 people, had matched its 2018 production numbers.
Study: Switch to automation could leave some behind
An analysis of 3 cities, including Columbia, by the African American Mayors Association found that the automation of manufacturing jobs will cause minority workers to lose jobs at a faster rate than white workers.
Manufacturing scorecard highlights areas for improvement in S.C.
An annual Ball State study found the state is doing well overall in the industry but is lagging behind in categories including human capital and tax climate.
Initiative targeting community issues to improve academic outcomes
The Accelerator for Learning and Leadership South Carolina will connect University of South Carolina resources with Fairfield County community leaders to improve educational outcomes for district students.
CAE executive director eyes more improvements, development
Michael Gula, who took over as executive director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport in 2018, has overseen several changes at the facility, including an automated baggage check-in system and an automated parking notification system.
West Columbia development growing with hospital
The growth of Lexington Medical Center is spurring an increase in surrounding development, with construction beginning this month on a $70 million TownePlace by Marriott.
State lowers unemployment tax rates by 34%
The tax cut comes after South Carolina paid off nearly $1 billion in loans to the federal government in 2015 and made its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund solvent for the first time since 2003, state officials said.