Unemployment claims top 87,600 in week

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce said 87,686 people filed unemployment claims from April 5 to April 11. Greenville County saw 10,378 claims filed. DEW says it has processed 268,614 claims since March 14.

S.C. Ports cuts costs amid pandemic

The S.C. Ports Authority is cutting its costs by 10% to account for slowing container volumes amid the coronavirus pandemic. The port will not lay off any full-time staff and it does not anticipate any interruption in port operations.

USDA opens applications for grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a second application window for its Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant. An additional $25 million stemming from the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act will be made available to applicants.

Cavanaugh & Thickens relocating to central business district

The Columbia law firm’s new home at 1717 Marion St. is being developed by Cason Development Group. The firm is scheduled to move from its current Vista location into the 6,800-square-foot building this summer.

Coping with Covid: Conversation with Dr. Matt Bitner

SC Biz News talks to Dr. Matt Bitner, chairman of emergency medicine for Prisma Health, about COVID-19, the impact on businesses and communities, and how the novel coronavirus outbreak is reshaping how health care is delivered across South Carolina.
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