| Executive budget focuses on small businesses, education S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2021-2022 budget also calls for investments in broadband expansion, workforce training and law enforcement and would allocate $500 million to the state’s reserve fund. SCBIO 2021 conference set for Feb. 16-17 The online conference, featuring national speakers and award presentations, will address how South Carolina’s $12 billion life science industry can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is available online. | 
The Greenville Drive tightened its connections with the Boston Red Sox during 2020's minor league reconfiguration as the second stop for players on their way to the major league.
Crappie USA has selected Anderson County as this year’s host for a regional championship qualifier event and the 2021 Crappie USA Classic. The competitions, presented by Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops, will culminate in more than $165,000 in cash and prizes awarded during the classic championship in October.
ARCPoint Labs and ScanSource have announced recent contributions to Upstate health care organizations adding up to more than $35,000. 
