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Aug 7, 2020

Nonprofit compensation bill becomes law, broadband bills introduced

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently introduced three bills he says will address the impact of COVID-19 across the country and the Palmetto State.

Aug 6, 2020

Jostens, JR Automation and Oxco honored by lieutenant governor

High school and college graduates aren’t the only ones who turned to new alternatives during the (now virtual) graduation season. Laurens’ graduation apparel Jostens facility pivoted to cut and sew personal protective equi

Aug 5, 2020

Graham introduces amendment to lower federal unemployment benefits

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced an amendment that would alter federal COVID-19-related unemployment benefits from $600 per week to $500 per week for August and September.

Aug 5, 2020

Lawsuit to halt private school grants passed to S.C. Supreme Court

In the latest move to halt SAFE grants for private school tutition, critics of the program brought the lawsuit against Gov. Henry McMaster to S.C. Supreme Court.

Jul 31, 2020

Greenville Chamber calls on local officials to enforce mask wearing

The Greenville Chamber released a statement July 30 calling for a local mask-wearing ordinances in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and a second economic shutdown.

Jul 30, 2020

Greenville Health Authority awards more than $20M in grants

The Greenville Health Authority Board of Trustees awarded 15 new grants through its Healthy Greenville program with a unanimous vote on Wednesday, bringing the total of its community health-focused grants to more than $20 million.

Jul 24, 2020

Private school SAFE grants halted by circuit court judge

Gov. Henry McMaster's plans to offer need-based grants to private schools have been halted with a temporary restraining order signed by an Orangeburg County circuit court judge.

Jul 24, 2020

Michelin, community leaders prepare for reopened schools

Michelin brings together business and political leaders to encourage mask wearing and other safety measures. The tiremaker also announced a donation of 50,000 masks to underprivledged communities across the state.

Jul 22, 2020

Graham introduces legislation aimed at onshoring PPE

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and 2 other senators have introduced a bill they say will bring production of certain personal protective equipment critical to health care to U.S. factories.

Jul 20, 2020

SAFE grants launched to cover private school tuition

Gov. Henry McMaster presented a need-based tuition grant fund at Hampton Park Christian School this morning as part of an effort to help private, parochial or independent school students pay for tuition.

Jul 14, 2020

ParkView mixed development plans unveiled in Greer

As the estimated return on CenterG's investment surpasses $100 million, the developer for mixed-use residential and retail site previously known as Project Homecoming releases plans for the $32 million 226-unit development.

Jul 14, 2020

Historic Greer lights up with CenterG’s first phase

Aside from a nameplate inlay in the center of Trade and Randall streets, downtown Greer was a few bricks away from fulfilling a vision eight years in the making through its CenterG Project, a key phase in the city's master plan.