| Initial unemployment claims drop in S.C., rise nationally For the week ending Nov. 14, state claims fell by 126 from the previous week to 3,501. Nationally, initial claims increased by 31,000 to 742,200. Greenville County saw a state-high 363 first-time claims. Gold medal boosts spirits at Columbia Craft Brewing Co. The downtown brewery claimed first place at a national competition and is ramping up construction on renovations paused by the pandemic. A rooftop bar is on track to completed by March 1. | 
As the AC Hotel construction phase gets to the final leg, Auro Hotels unveils plans that add seven dining and beverage venues to the downtown experience, in addition to more meeting and event space available to the business community. 
