The Business Journal's daily Tip Sheet - July 1, 2020

Bumpa’s, Downtown Charleston’s Future Favorite Bar, Is Now Open...

Bumpa’s, a new bar housed in a beautifully restored 19th Century warehouse, has opened its doors at 5 Cumberland Street. Located in the historic French Quarter, Bumpa’s features specialty French fries, proprietary-blend burgers and other elevated bar food.

United Community Bank Announces Plans to Begin Reopening...

United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for additional branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to CDC recommendations to limit the spread of COVID-19. Since that date, all branches have operated a drive-thru service model with appointment-only...

SC Ports Employees Donate $22,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank

June 29, 2020 -- Charleston, SC -- The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that SC Ports teammates are donating their 2020 Thanksgiving gift cards from their leadership to the LCFB. Their generous donation amounts to $22,000, which will help feed our neighbors in the Lowcountry who struggle with hunger.

Charleston's Opportunity Zone Gets $100K Investment for Farm...

Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer Farm to School programs at five schools in Charleston's Opportunity Zone. These grants bring fresh, local foods into schools and foster economic opportunity for farmers. It is the first Farm to School grant awarded to Charleston County.

South Carolinians Need to Find Health Insurance – Here’s How...

As of May 2020, the South Carolina unemployment rate is 12.5% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. “We need to find health insurance. Where do we start?” This question will face thousands of South Carolinians who have lost their jobs along with their employer-provided health coverage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.