Executive order lifts restrictions on retail occupancy

The order issued Friday by Gov. Henry McMaster also allows bowling alleys to open immediately under guidelines developed by the Accelerate SC task force and declares a new state of emergency.

Experts say insurance covers most damage from uprisings

Businesses, homes and cars damaged or vandalized in the uprisings and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis will be covered by most insurance policies, with few exceptions, industry experts say.

Greenville budget prioritizes affordable housing and transit 

The city of Greenville’s budget, approved Wednesday after a second reading, will set aside $2 million for affordable housing, $500,000 more than the allotted amount in the first reading, and $1.2 million for Greenlink funding. Other allocations include $2 million for sidewalk construction and street resurfacing.

MTC freezes tuition through 2020

Midlands Technical College, which plans to reopen its campuses in August, announced the move during a virtual town hall for students on Thursday. MTC tuition begins at $188 per credit hour for students from Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties.

Greenville's Arcpoint lab to offer antigen testing soon

As COVID-19 cases spike in Greenville County, Byron Berry, president of Arcpoint’s Greenville and Anderson labs, emphasized that implementing antigen, viral and antibody testing with social distancing guidelines is paramount to keeping employees safe.

News from across South Carolina

• Meeting Street Artisan Market returns to West Columbia
• Mediterranean restaurant opened Friday on Devine Street
• Clemson to remove Calhoun name from honors college
• Duke Energy Foundation awards $240,000 in grants
• Livestream Power Breakfast: Reopening the region, Part 2
• Viewpoint: Managing employees in a time of crisis

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