Recent Articles from Staff
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.
Estate planning now includes electronic considerations
Air miles, loyalty points and social media are among the modern-day concerns facing estate planners and families. While most states have laws concerning digital assets, the resulting legal issues can still be dicey.
S.C. population of those with health coverage grew in 2018
The state is 1 of 3 in which the number of people without health insurance fell in 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Industry insiders cite S.C.'s economic growth as a factor.
S.C. Fraunhofer USA Alliance bridging companies and countries
Software provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering will be used to connect academic institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers and development officials in South Carolina and Germany.
Liberty Trail to link Revolutionary War sites
The Liberty Trail will span 400 miles from the S.C. coast to the mountains and include 16 park sites and 14 roadside pull-offs. Its goal is to promote the state's role in helping win the war as well as to drive tourism.
Prepare to pay shift workers for extra hour
With Daylight Saving Time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday, people who work overnight shifts will work the 1 a.m. hour twice and must be paid for an extra hour of work, according to federal law.
Babcock building developer unveils plans
Virginia-based Clachan Properties expects to begin renovating the historic Babcock building at the BullStreet District into 208 luxury apartments in mid-2020.
On the Table community conversation set for Tuesday
On the Table, hosted by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, brings people of the Midlands together for a meal and discussion on predetermined topics intended to improve community relations.
Buyers flood Lake Murray development sales event
At a one-day sales event earlier this month, 86 out of 98 available lots sold at the Palmetto Pointe development on Lake Murray. Developers said nearly 250 people attended the event, many with deposits in hand.