Midlands Gives sees nearly 64% increase in donations

The Central Carolina Community Foundation reported more than $3.32 million was raised during the day-long push this year, compared to $2.03 million the previous year, representing a nearly 64% year-over-year increase.

Demand, workplace liability lead business concerns

Results from the S.C. Chamber of Commerce survey released Tuesday show that lack of demand is the greatest challenge business operators are facing, and two thirds share concerns about workplace safety liability.

USC School of Law dean steps down

Robert Wilcox is stepping down from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He said he took satisfaction in helping to lower tuition for in-state students, working with state legislators for a $5,100 reduction in tuition and changing the perception that the law school was overpriced in the market.

Benefitfocus lays off 250 people

Benefitfocus said it is laying off 17% of its U.S. workforce, a total of 250 employees, in response to the impact that COVID-19 is having on its business. The Charleston-based company also has locations in Greenville, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

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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