April 2020 Features
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Womble Bond Dickinson South Carolina COVID-19 Forum Today
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted virtually every aspect of doing business in South Carolina and throughout America. On April 30th, Womble Bond Dickinson is presenting a conversation with US Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt and Medical University of South Carolina President Dr. David Cole on how the state and the nation are responding to this crisis, and what businesses can expect in the future.
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South State and CenterState Announce Board of Directors of Combined Company
April 30, 2020
South State Corporation and CenterState Bank Corporation announced the Board of Directors designated to serve the combined company upon completion of the merger. The Board of the new company will consist of 16 directors, eight current South State directors and eight current CenterState directors.
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina & Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina to Merge
April 29, 2020
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and Greenville-based Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina have announced their intention to consolidate effective July 1, 2020. The consolidation will create one state-wide organization and allow both entities to increase their impact on students, businesses and communities across the state by leveraging relationships and resources with donors, educators and businesses.
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Boeing to Resume 787 Operations in South Carolina
April 29, 2020
Boeing will resume 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina (BSC), with most teammates returning on May 3rd or May 4th. The return includes all operations that were temporarily suspended on April 8 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Declares New State of Emergency to Continue State’s Response to COVID-19
April 28, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-29, which declares a state of emergency throughout the state and allows for the state’s response to COVID-19 - and the ever-evolving challenges the pandemic presents - to continue.
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SC Distilleries Turn Alcohol into Hand Sanitizer
April 27, 2020
Prisma Health employees recently got more than 8,000 gallons of liquid product from South Carolina farms and distilleries, but it’s to be used for disinfectant – not consumption.
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New Unemployment Claims in South Carolina Down for 1st Time in over a Month
April 24, 2020
Initial Claims: In the week ending April 18, 2020, the advance figures for South Carolina initial claims are 73,116, a decrease of 14,570 initial claims from the week prior. This is the first decrease recorded in initial claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of this year.
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Corsica Technologies: How Hackers are Using Coronavirus to Compromise Your Computer
April 24, 2020
Given the rapidly evolving story around the COVID-19 pandemic, countless Americans are actively searching for information. Hackers have taken notice and are wasting no time trying to take advantage in a number of ways.
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Virtual Event Celebrates the Next Generation of STEM in South Carolina
April 23, 2020
Just like college signing days for athletes, the next generation of STEM talent in South Carolina will sign a letter of intent to pursue a two- or four-year degree in the STEM field after high school on Thursday morning.
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April 30th Workshop Addresses Election Cybersecurity Threats and South Carolina’s Preparation
April 23, 2020
Digital attacks on democracy could grow stronger as the United States faces the COVID-19 pandemic during a presidential election year.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Creates accelerateSC, a Coordinated Economic Revitalization Plan
April 22, 2020
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business leaders, healthcare professionals, local government officials, and education professionals.
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Discovery, Inc. Announces Winner of HGTV Dream Home 2020 on Hilton Head Island, SC
April 21, 2020
HGTV, a member of the Discovery, Inc. family of brands, announced the winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2020 on Hilton Head Island, SC, is Susan O’Gorman of Perry, GA.
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SCHA President: How You Can Support Our Healthcare Heroes
April 21, 2020
Every day, we see countless acts of appreciation for healthcare workers: free meals, discounts on gas, social media posts and storefront banners as people find ways to say “thank-you.” But there is more we can all do to support our frontline healthcare workers in this unprecedented crisis.
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South Carolina State Treasurer: Maintaining Good Financial Habits in a Time of COVID-19
April 21, 2020
It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores that sentiment quite like the current crisis. The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in a societal spike of anxiety and fear, with many Americans rightfully concerned about their health during this time.
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TriNet & The Harris Poll Reveal Pulse Survey Results on State of Small & Medium-Size Business During COVID-19
April 21, 2020
To better understand broad COVID-19 sentiment, beyond its own small and medium size business (SMB) customers, TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources, teamed with The Harris Poll on three industry-wide pulse surveys on the topic of cash flow and liquidity.
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Awards $90,050 in Grants from COVID-19 Response Fund
April 20, 2020
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has distributed an additional $90,050 in grants to nonprofit organizations, located in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper Counties, which are providing food, supplies and supplementing housing-related payments for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New SCRA Business & Science Advisory Boards Formed
April 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the formation of three Business and Science Advisory Boards (BSABs).
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Data Shows Less Severe COVID-19 Impact on South Carolina
April 17, 2020
As the citizens of South Carolina continue to watch, wait and observe stay-at-home orders, MUSC Health providers are stepping forward daily to care for those affected by the novel coronavirus. As of today, MUSC Health is treating five people in its Charleston hospital facilities who tested positive for COVID-19.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am 2020 Tournament is Cancelled
April 17, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well.
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66% of U.S. Employees Are Working Remotely at Least Part-Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 17, 2020
Two-thirds of employees are currently working remotely at least part of the work week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews platform.
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AT&T to Support Nurses and Physicians With Three Months of Free Service on FirstNet Network
April 16, 2020
AT&T delivered “Some Good News” tonight announcing three months of free wireless service for frontline nurses and physicians nationwide on the FirstNet network – built with AT&T in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).
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SC Ports Remains Positive about Long-term Outlook
April 15, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority has seamlessly kept freight moving at its marine terminals and inland ports while noting strength in several business segments in March.
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How Will COVID-19 Policy Changes Impact Carolinians?
April 14, 2020
The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a halt as increasing infection rates have led to stronger federal, state and local actions to address the impact and limit the spread. To aid decision-makers, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) released a joint brief that examines the COVID-19 pandemic and state and federal policy changes that will impact residents.
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South Carolina Launches COVID-19 Emergency Supply Portal to Connect Providers with Organizations in Need
April 13, 2020
A collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO has resulted in the expedited launch of a new online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative web portal.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Orders that Furloughed Employees Qualify for Unemployment Benefits
April 10, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-22, which allows furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments” from their employers and still qualify for unemployment benefits.