Government

The city of Aiken has created a $1 million loan program to tide over small businesses until federal aid reaches them. … Read More

Deadlines for state licenses, registrations and permits scheduled to renew from April through August have been extended until Sept. 30. Continuing education requirements may also be obtained throughout the extended period. … Read More

City of Columbia residents must shelter at home unless providing or requiring an essential service, according to the ordinance. The measure contains a list of essential services that will remain open. … Read More

Rick Toomey told S.C. Department of Health and Environment Control staff that he is taking a medical leave of absence to address health concerns. DHEC said Toomey’s action is not related to COVID-19. … Read More

The S.C. Department of Revenue made the change to assist taxpayers during the new coronavirus outbreak, according to a news release. The department is automatically applying the tax relief to all applicable returns. … Read More