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Anderson County moves forward with economic development projects
Vocal crowds may have stretched out the latest Anderson County Council meeting with concerns over a mask ordinance and relocation of a Confederate monument, but the council made headway on the budget and economic development projects
Anderson executive charged with tax evasion
The S.C. Department of Revenue arrested an Anderson executive, charging him with seven counts of tax evasion. The president and co-owner of three Upstate companies earned more than $6.3 million, the department said.
S.C. companies prioritize veteran recruitment
As veteran unemployment decreases in South Carolina, representatives from two Upstate companies review what policies they offer to accomodate "top caliber candidates" from the armed forces.
Ten at the Top safety committee releases recommendations
A Ten at the Top committee has made recommendations to improve relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
USDA invests millions in S.C. water and wastewater projects
As part of a $891 million investment to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across 43 states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $29.1 million in five rural S.C. water and wastewater projects.
United Way launches Greenwood, Abbeville data base
United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville counties has launched a new database called Greenwood Counts including population health data, demographics and zip-code-based socio-economic maps for public use.
USDA helps covers capital expenses for 22 S.C. farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program has invested $4.1 million in Value Added Producer Grants to 22 farms across the state.
School districts receive $33 million in PPE and supplies
All 81 public school districts across the state now have access to personal protective equipment and supplies from the S.C. Department of Education.
S.C. Supreme Court deems SAFE grants unconstitutional
The S.C. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov. Henry McMaster’s $32 million tuition grant program for private school students violates the state constitution on the grounds that the funds were delivered directly to the schools.
USDA invests $3 million in S.C. telemedicine and distance learning
The United State Department of Agriculture is investing $3 million in grant funding to help connect rural residents to telemedicine care and distance learning opportunities across the Palmetto State.
Greenville elementary students to meet in person
Greenville County Schools will open doors for all elementary students in the traditional school program for five-day weeks, according to today’s announcement from Superintendent W. Burke Royster.
Greenville couple sentenced to federal prison
A Greenville couple accused of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and equity skimming have sentenced to federal prison. Dana Q. Roush, 40, and her husband Michael “Bubbaâ€_x009d_ Roush, 56, were sentenced after being found guilty by a jury.
