State Christmas tree arrives in Columbia

South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree, a 35-foot concolor fir, arrived at the Statehouse Tuesday morning. The tree, from the Pinetum Christmas Tree Farm in Swanton, Md., will be lit during the 53rd annual Governor’s Carolighting on Nov. 24. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. The Columbia Garden Club, with support from the Garden Club of South Carolina...

Greenville County awarded for creating healthy culture

Greenville County is one of five winners of the 2019 RWJF Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. LiveWell Greenville, the Piedmont Health Foundation, and the Jolley Foundation collaborated to submit the application on behalf of Greenville County.

News Desk Live from S.C. Manufacturing Conference:

S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce

Dan Ellzey, executive director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, talks about efforts to recruit skilled workers and fill jobs during the 2019 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo in North Charleston.

Port cargo volumes continue upward trend

The S.C Ports Authority moved 217,360 TEUs at the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals last month, up 5.2% from October 2018. The port also handled 20,986 vehicles at the Columbus Street Terminal last month and moved 61,305 pier tons of break-bulk cargo.

Midlands nonprofits receive $113,000 in grants

The Cayce Arts District will use a $63,000 grant to create a downtown arts district, while the Central Midlands Justice Ministry MORE Justice project will use a $50,000 grant to train grassroots leaders.

• Spartanburg serving as host city for Spartan race
• REI Automation acquired by Hahn Group
• Company investing $10 million in Westminster expansion
• Fireflies to open fifth season on April 9

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