Mask Up campaign aimed at reaching young adults

A statewide initiative from DHEC is targeting ages 21-30, which make up 22% of confirmed COVID-19 cases in S.C., and ages 11-20, which make up 11%. The agency has created a shareable social media toolkit with mask information.

Construction jobs increase in 31 states from May to June

South Carolina added 1,400 jobs in the month and has seen a year-to-year increase of 1.7%. An industry group warns, though, that data show jobsite hours beginning to drop.

National survey finds support for extended benefits, masks

The Small business for America’s Future survey found that 56% of more than 1,500 respondents favored extending federal unemployment benefits, while 77% supported measures mandating mask wearing.

Fans can have names featured on Fireflies jersey

Columbia Fireflies supporters can purchase ticket packages that will include a personalized presence on the team’s first home jersey of the 2021 season. The campaign includes a donation to Homeless No More.