Columbia ranked among Realtor.com top markets for 2020

Economic analysts with Realtor.com say local economic growth and affordability are driving factors in the top 5 ranking for the Columbia real estate market.

Finnish chemical company expanding Eastover facility

The $20 million expansion of Kemira’s Richland County plant is expected to be completed in 2020. The company employs more than 4,900 people worldwide.

S.C. insurance director to lead national association

South Carolina Department of Insurance director Ray Farmer will begin his term as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Jan. 1.

SC Codes program to expand

The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation and Build Carolina are expanding SC Codes to grow the number of partners across the state, add course content, increase participation and explore certifications and apprenticeships. 

Governor’s School accepting applications through Feb. 1

The S.C. Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics is accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs through Feb. 1. The Hartsville school offers 2 virtual engineering programs. 

Inspection shows ‘major issues’ at MUSC children’s hospital

A final inspection by S.C. DHEC showed there are still “major issues of concern” at the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion.