Government

The city of Columbia voted unanimously to require city employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 1, with Mayor Steve Benjamin saying there is a need to protect vulnerable citizens. The city will also provide vaccine incentives. … Read More

An EPA program includes $294,000 available to S.C. county, city or local governments, private organizations, businesses and universities to replace or upgrade older diesel engines. Up to 100% of project costs may be funded. … Read More

Individuals age 2 and older must wear face coverings in county public and private schools or day cares that educate or care for children ages 2-14. The county said the goal is to protect children not yet eligible for vaccinations. … Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting new applications for its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant until Aug. 20. The program has awarded $8.4 billion to more than 10,800 businesses so far. … Read More

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, the S.C. Manufacturing Partnership and the S.C. Department of Commerce will use the $775,829 grant to support S.C. companies contracted by the DOD fight cybercrime. … Read More