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. |