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SBA administrator: More help is coming for small businesses

Jovita Carranza, in Columbia to help open a women’s business center at Benedict College, said negotiations over a second round of pandemic relief funding look “very promising” for small businesses. She called a potential new relief package a 'lifeline' for those businesses. 

Businesses open, reopen on Greer’s Trade Street

Following downtown Greer’s first phase of streetscaping, two business owners have set their sights on Trade Street for their new location. Another business is set to reopen doors under a new name along the city's new leveled sidewalks.

Charleston to hear another proposal for Laurel Island

After the most recent developers walked away in 2017, a new proposal has been made for a mega development on Laurel Island, the 160-acre waterfront property and landfill north of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

Unemployment claims dip, FEMA assistance approved

South Carolina reached a new low in weekly unemployment claims filed since mid-March, becoming the state with fifth strongest recovery in terms of weekly claims, according to a recent study. FEMA unemployment assistance was also approved for the Palmetto State earlier this week.

COMET to play host to online transit system academy

The COMET Academy will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Midlands’ transit system. Applications are being accepted for the free, online program, to be held Mondays from Sept. 28 through Oct. 26. 

News from across South Carolina

• Rubber meets the road as Be Pro Be Proud program launches in S.C.
• Former IT security director in Horry County sentenced to 2 years in prison

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