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Governor announces second state of emergency following tornadoes
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster announced a state of emergency Wednesday following damage from Monday's tornadoes and severe storms.
USDA opens applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a second application window for their Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant.
SBA extends assistance to Upstate businesses impacted by storms
Following tornadoes and severe storms that whipped across the state in February, Spartanburg, Greenville, Laurens and Union counties have been approved by the Small Business Administration for low-interest disaster assistance.
Governor issues ‘stay home or work’ order
Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday issued a mandatory stay home or work order and laid out stricter social distancing requirements for businesses, measures he said are necessary because of mounting COVID-19 cases and continued noncompliance.
Governor closes more businesses but declines to order stay-at-home mandate
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster announced two executive orders today that added more categories to the list of nonessential businesses and closed short-term rentals to visitors from CDC-identified “hot spots.â€_x009d_
Greenville urges statewide stay-at-home order
The Greenville City Council passed an ordinance Friday morning urging Gov. Henry McMaster to issue a statewide stay-at-home order and enforcing businesses citywide to enact specific social distancing measures.
COPING WITH COVID: CommunityWorks and Facez by Cynthia
SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate.
Greenville calls meeting to discuss stay-at-home order after Spartanburg vote
Hours after the city of Spartanburg passed a stay-at-home ordinance, the city of Greenville scheduled an emergency meeting to urge the governor to issue a statewide order.
Paycheck Protection Program application to open Friday
The Small Business Administration released more information Tuesday on the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program targeting small business job retention.
Attorneys counsel businesses grappling with paid leave act
As the Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect today, small-business owners scramble to clarify the implications, legal and otherwise, it has for their companies.
Governor orders nonessential businesses to close statewide
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster ordered all nonessential businesses to close statewide starting today.
Greenville votes on stay-at-home ordinance at special meeting (Update: Meeting canceled)
Greenville City Council will vote on an emergency stay-at-home ordinance today that fines individuals not providing essential services for congregating in public areas.
