S.C. recruits $4 billion in capital investment in 2020

The state landed 126 economic projects, creating 11,147 jobs, according to the S.C. Department of Commerce’s annual industry recruitment report. Mark Anthony Brewing Co.’s $400 million investment in Richland County led the way.

Prisma opens regional units in response to COVID-19 surge

Greenville, Spartanburg and Richland counties counted the highest numbers of COVID-19 deaths in the state last year, according to a recent report. Pickens, Dillon and Florence counties had the highest prevalence of cases overall.

Initial unemployment claims drop by 1,640 in week

Three S.C. counties, including Richland County, saw more than 400 initial claims filed for the week ending Jan. 23. On Feb. 4, a virtual job recruitment event will be held for Richland School District Two. Registration ends Friday.

Boeing developing jets that fly on sustainable fuel

The aerospace company plans to develop commercial airplanes that fly on 100% sustainable fuel in the next eight years. The goal accelerates the Sustainable Fuel Act’s vision to reduce aviation emissions by 50% before 2050.