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Greenville organizations call for new county commission, social justice
The Greenville Chamber, Urban League of the Upstate and United Way of Greenville County has called for a countywide commission to help eliminate racial barriers to justice and economic success.
Inman wastewater plant expands with USDA grant
The city of Inman will accept a $10.8 million loan and $2 million grant for wastewater plant expansion as the U.S. Department of Agriculture invests $281 million in water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
S.C. Chamber PAC announces support for 17 candidates
The S.C Chamber PAC has inaugurated a new S.C. Election Center website platform and announced support for 17 candidates in the upcoming primaries.
Survey: April more optimistic than expected for Greenville businesses
Another survey launched by the Greenville Chamber, city of Greenville and Greenville Area Development Corp. charts an increase in optimism among business owners despite a 45% cut in gross income during April.
First Steps grant expands child care access in Spartanburg, Kershaw
South Carolina's First Steps program has awarded grants totaling $900,000 to convert public facilities into preschool learning centers to Spartanburg's Highland Community Partnership and the town of Kershaw Partnership.
F-16 production takes off at Greenville facility with finalized contracts
A little over a year since Greenville's Lockheed Martin Corp. facility welcomed its first production line, the aerospace manufacturer remains on track to introduce South Carolina's first F-16 Fighting Falcon within two years
Central, Anderson and Rock Hill receive $800,000 in EPA Grants
The cities of Anderson and Rock Hill and town of Central are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants totaling $749,338 for the cleanup and development of contaminated sites.
Greenville city budget passes reading, work continues at Unity Park
The city of Greenville's $101 million fiscal year 2021 budget was approved during a first reading and public hearing Monday night without any increases on taxes or fees.
Greenville task force releases recommendations, launches Hispanic business website
Greenville's Business Recovery Task Force reported its initial guidelines for reopening the local economy today and also helped launch a Greater Greenville Pledge site geared toward Hispanic business owners.
AccelerateSC debates amusement parks, municipality funding
As AccelerateSC's 30-day cycle comes to a close, the task force continues to tackle issues ranging from reopened amusement parks to suspended business license penalties.
ReWa, Salvation Army offer temporary relief for utility bills
Partnering with the Salvation Army in Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties, Renewable Water Resources has launched H2C , its Help to Community initiative to aid Upstate residents struggling to pay utility bills.
Greater Greenville Pledge promotes guided reopening
Greenville’s Business Recovery Task Force launched a "Greater Greenville Pledge" initiative to promote social distancing, capacity limits, monitoring employees for COVID-19 symptoms and the use of masks.
