Greenville urges statewide stay-at-home order

Greenville City Council passed an ordinance Friday urging for a statewide stay-at-home order and enforcing businesses to enact social distancing measures effective 10 a.m. Saturday or risk up to an $100 fine.

Aiken launches $1 million small-business loan program

The city of Aiken has created a $1 million loan program to tide over small businesses until federal aid reaches them. The loan program, approved as an emergency ordinance by the Aiken City Council on March 23, will offer up to $10,000 for qualifying businesses.

FTA allocates $16.9 million to Lowcountry public transit

The Federal Transit Administration has allocated $16.9 million to the Charleston metro region to help the area’s public transportation system respond to COVID-19. The funds will be used to cover operational costs, operational losses and the purchase of additional cleaning supplies and cleaning services.

State extends license renewal deadlines

Deadlines for state licenses, registrations and permits scheduled to renew from April through August have been extended until Sept. 30. Continuing education requirements may also be obtained throughout the extended period.

Milliken pivots to produce more PPE

The Spartanburg-based global company’s new advanced medical fabrics and barriers are available already and complement  BioSmart antimicrobial technology used in scrubs, lab coats and hospital privacy curtains. Milliken also is researching and developing materials for incorporation into N95-grade masks.

• USC extends online classes through Aug. 1
• S.C. hemp farming plan receives federal approval
• Charleston School of Law selects new dean

Think Boxing

Think Boxing has transitioned its boxing lessons to virtual livestream sessions. Team members see it as a way for groups and individuals to get active, to maintain mental health and to connect with the community.

CommunityWorks and Facez by Cynthia

Small business owners like Cynthia Watson search for answers on federal funding to keep their businesses afloat, while CommunityWorks CEO Tammie Hoy-Hawkins encourages borrowers to apply to both SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Payroll Protection Program.

LulaKate

Katherine McDonald, owner of LulaKate bridal boutique, has shifted her team’s focus to making protective masks for heath care workers. The masks are fashioned out of bridal garment bags and fitted with elastic and a filter.

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