S.C. unemployment claims drop for 5th consecutive week

Since March 15, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce has received 515,595 initial claims and paid out more than $1.35 billion in state and federal benefits. For the week ending May 16, 29,446 claims were filed.

Lowcountry hospice provider acquired by national company

A national in-home senior care company has acquired Lowcountry Companions, a Mount Pleasant-based provider of home and hospice care. Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 and has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses across the country, including an additional location in Mount Pleasant.

SC Housing providing $5 million in rent assistance

The housing agency is providing approximately $5 million in rent assistance to S.C. residents facing financial hardship related to COVID-19. Eligible renters can receive up to $1,500 in one-time payments directly to landlords.

Greenville Technical College board votes to freeze tuition

The Greenville Technical College Area Commission this week approved a tuition and fee freeze for summer and fall 2020. The board took action to keep education affordable as families experience financial setbacks brought on by the pandemic, according to a news release.

Some attractions allowed to open

Attractions including zoos and aquariums will be allowed to open, provided guidelines established by the AccelerateSC task force are followed. Sports leagues can resume practice May 30.

News from across South Carolina

• ECPI University reopens campuses
• New Nephron partnership aims to help expand workplace testing
• Spartanburg textile plant answers need for medical gowns

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