Oldcastle APG building Fairfield County facility

The $25 million investment by the global manufacturer of outdoor living and building materials is expected to create 100 jobs. The Ridgeway facility is slated to be completed by September 2021.

Filament company leases West Columbia space

Perlon – The Filament Co. produces filaments for industries including paper machine, brush, textile and dental. The company, with plants in the U.S., Germany and China, is expanding its spool cleaning department.

Justice Department grants to help S.C. crime victims

More than $1.3 million will be used to improve public safety and support youth programs in the Catawba Indian Nation, while $33 million will assist crime victims statewide.

Unemployment claims drop slightly in week

South Carolina saw a decrease of 30 claims for the week ending Oct. 3 from the previous week. Richland County had the highest number of initial claims filed at 567.

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