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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.