TODAY'S HEADLINES  |  Sept. 27, 2019

SC Biz News celebrates 40 fastest-growing companies

The Roaring 20s recognized 20 large and 20 small companies in an annual event hosted by SC Biz News and its partners at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia.

New entertainment venue planned for the Vista

Junction 800, a 16,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue, will occupy the former Jillian’s space on Gervais Street. The venue will be available for events in November, according to developer The Arnold Companies.

Many opportunity zones await developer interest

Designated opportunity zones located in BullStreet, the North Main Street area and West Columbia are among those awaiting action related to the tax deferment initiative aimed at spurring economic development.

4 S.C. schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors

The 4 South Carolina 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools are in Lexington, Spartanburg, Horry and Anderson counties. They were recognized as exemplary high performing schools as measured by national tests and state assessments.

57 S.C. hospitals receive Zero Harm Awards

The awards are presented to hospitals that have implemented programs leading to consecutive days without infections or harm caused by surgical procedures and represent more than a million days of patient safety.