Richland County reorganizing greenway program

The greenway initiative, part of the county’s Transportation Penny Program, is being reorganized to scale back costs and realign projects that lack public support, the county said. The changes will eliminate 8 projects. 

Charleston housing market projected among top 10 for next 3 to 5 years

Charleston is expected to be among the top 10 markets for the next three to five years, according to the National Association of Realtors, based on housing affordability, consistent job growth and domestic migration, among other factors. Charleston was the only market in the state to be named to the list.

Bank gives $250,000 for Spartanburg aquatic center

Bank of America on Tuesday announced $250,000 in grant funding to enhance operations and programming for the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center in the Northside community as part of a special partnership with Northside Development Group and the city of Spartanburg.

Clemson, MIT partner on workforce training project

Clemson University officials announced a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a new way to teach the skills needed to work in a high-tech industry that is key to creating a faster wireless internet.

Final inspection report shows several ‘major issues’ at MUSC children’s hospital

A final inspection by S.C. DHEC showed there are still “major issues of concern” at the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion. The opening date has been delayed for a second time, and the hospital’s contractor is working to address final issues.

• Renovation of CIU dining hall completed over summer break
• Prison inmates to receive associate degrees

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