S.C. schools to receive $84.3 million in relief funding

The S.C. Department of Education will begin allocating the funds, provided by the General Assembly through federal pandemic relief, this week. The funding can be used for purposes including safety measures and additional hiring.

Business forum to offer expert advice for 2021

The 21st Century Business Forum monthly webcast will feature advice from top executives and entrepreneurs. The forum, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, will begin Jan. 13, and online registration is free.

Mercedes-Benz to shut down temporarily for maintenance

The company said the South Carolina plant would shut down production at the end of December and re-open in January 2021. Mercedes-Benz Vans employs more than 1,700 people in the area and has been in operation since 2018.

S.C. Ports continues to set records as trade rebounds

The South Carolina Port Authority had a strong November as container, vehicle and inland ports volumes rise and loaded imports increased by nearly 13%.