New project to collect S.C. COVID-19 information

The SC STRONG project will test 32,500 randomly selected state residents, who will also complete a confidential survey. The project will track infection and immunity rates as well as identify health inequities.

Report: S.C. nursing facilities face high COVID-19 fatalities

A report from AARP found that from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20, for every 100 residents in S.C. nursing homes, 1.2 died of COVID-19. That's the highest percentage in the country, which averaged a rate of 0.48 deaths for every 100 residents.

National Prescription Drug Take Back day set for Saturday

Participating S.C. locations include the Columbia Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Last year, South Carolinians turned in 11,124 pounds of unwanted or expired medication.

IAAM receives new markets tax credits

The $5.5 million from the TD Community Development Corp. will be used to create jobs and fund exhibit space at the International African American Museum in Charleston, which is set to open in late 2021.

S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo Preview Guide

Click for a comprehensive guide to the 2020 S.C. Manufacturing Conference & Expo. This year, the expo is going online, including keynotes from economic development officials, industry leaders and others devoted to ensuring the viability of manufacturing in S.C.
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