S.C. Ports sees further recovery amid pandemic

With August volumes trending upward, S.C. Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome said the numbers reflect the port’s best year-over-year month since March, when the pandemic began impacting global supply chains.

Zero Harm awards presented to record 59 hospitals

The awards, a collaboration between the S.C. Hospital Association and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, represent 21,552 surgical procedures with no medically caused harm.

Forest Drive cafe in Columbia closing after 17 years

The Happy Cafe at 4525 Forest Drive is slated to close after Christmas. Owner Sue Hodges will focus on launching a specialty line of the cafe’s popular caramel products.

Greenville students phase into in-person school weeks

Students in Greenville County Schools will trade a virtual classroom for a brick-and-mortar one — at least some students on some days. The school district is also considering options for welcoming K4 and K5 students back full-time.

SC Biz News wins 14 SCPA awards 

SC Biz publications took home seven first-place honors in the S.C. Press Association’s 2019 contest. The annual ceremony was held online earlier this month.

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