Midlands community sets donation record amid pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 health crisis that forced Midlands Gives to switch to a virtual headquarters, the annual charitable challenge raised a record $3.32 million in donations to 412 organizations. 

Tornadoes cost timber industry $4 million, deforest acres

Damage from 25 tornadoes that ripped across the state on April 13 has cost one of South Carolina's largest industries $4 million. Hampton, Oconee, Orangeburg, Colleton, Berkeley, Marlboro, Greenville and Aiken counties accounted for 95% of all timber losses.

Solar company to open distribution hub in Greenville

International solar manufacturer First Solar Inc. plans to open a 450,000-square-foot southeastern distribution hub near Greer's Inland Port later this month.

April port volumes down as result of COVID-19

The S.C. Ports Authority saw a slight dip in container volumes last month because of COVID-19, but fiscal year-to-date volumes remain steady, according to data provided by the ports authority.

Coping with COVID: Conversation with Dr. Matt Bitner

SC Biz News talks to Dr. Matt Bitner, chairman of emergency medicine for Prisma Health, about COVID-19, the impact on businesses and communities, and how the novel coronavirus outbreak is reshaping how health care is delivered across South Carolina.
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