Power tool company opening Ladson facility

Daye North America, an outdoor power tool manufacturer, plans to establish a national distribution center in Ladson. The company, which makes gas and battery-operated products, said proximity to the Port of Charleston figured into the decision to open the facility.

QuikTrip hiring at 4 Midlands locations

The convenience store chain is looking to fill part- and full-time clerk and assistant manager positions in Columbia, Lexington, Blythewood and Orangeburg as part of an expansion in the Southeast. 

Duke Energy funds slew of park and conservation projects

The Duke Energy Foundation is helping fund environmental and conservation efforts through a $350,000 grant stemming from increased energy usage during the pandemic. 

USC researchers: S.C. economic recovery faces obstacles

The state’s recovery from the pandemic, which slowed in July, will be affected by the U.S. presidential election and could stall if fall brings an uptick in COVID-19 cases, University of South Carolina researchers say.

More than $17.5M in grants allocated to 23 communities

The Community Development Block Grant funding, distributed in the fall and spring of each year by the S.C. Department of Commerce, benefits public improvement projects in areas throughout the state. 

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