More than 16,000 file unemployment claims in week; federal benefit expiring July 25

More than 1,600 file unemployment claims in week

In the last 16 weeks, 651,750 initial unemployment claims have been filed in South Carolina. The federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which provides an additional $600 per week, is set to expire July 25.

Extended tax filing and payment deadline nears

Individual income taxes, along with corporate income taxes and license fees, are due July 15. The deadline was extended because of COVID-19 concerns.

TechSC announces new name and director

The S.C. Council on Competitiveness has rebranded its technology and cybersecurity growth initiative TechSC to SC Tech and announced a new director, Kim Christ.

Who protects shoppers from angry anti-mask customers?

Retailers, restaurants and grocery stores often train staff on how to de-escalate situations with disorderly customers. But when that doesn't work, the responsibility falls on security guards, said one crisis management expert.

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