S.C. unemployment claims tick up after 4 weeks of declines

For the week ending Aug. 15, 7,255 initial unemployment claims were filed in the state, an increase of 1,334 from the previous week. In the last 22 weeks, 719,704 claims have been filed. 

SAFE grants debate awaits constitutionality ruling

As the case over Gov. Henry McMaster's SAFE Grant program for private schools awaits S.C. Supreme Court Action, parties argue whether the program violates the state constitution by misallocating funds intended for public schools.

Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County

The $5 million investment is expected to create 10 jobs. The company, founded in 1999, designs and manufactures height-adjustable desks and other office environment products.

S.C. grants awarded to support biomedical research 

S.C. Idea Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence has announced $650,000 in grant funding to student and faculty research at schools across the state.