March 2020 Features
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Graycliff Capital Adds to Residential Holdings in Region with Acquisition of Reserve at Asheville
March 31, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, has acquired Reserve at Asheville, a well-maintained, 380-unit apartment community in Asheville, N.C. Situated along Highway 63, a major Asheville thoroughfare, the Reserve at Asheville has averaged 94.7 percent occupancy over the past two years.
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SC Codes Launches Free Java Concepts Course
March 31, 2020
SC Codes, a statewide program aimed at providing free access to code education to all residents of South Carolina, launched a new online programming course titled “Java Concepts.” It’s one of several free courses available on the SC Codes platform aimed at helping upskill the workforce and fill the void of unfilled technology jobs in the state.
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Community-wide Efforts Help Promote the 2020 Census in Spartanburg
March 30, 2020
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Neue South Collective, United Way of The Piedmont, Spartanburg PASOS, The City of Spartanburg and more lead Census efforts to get Spartanburg counted.
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Changing Property Management Landscape Due To Coronavirus
March 30, 2020
Expect changing property management conditions due to the effort to minimize virus risks and virus impacts. Tenants may experience income issues due to virus issues and the economy, impacting rents.
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SC Unemployment Claims Jump 30,000 in 1 Week as Coronavirus Impact Sidelines Workers
March 27, 2020
Intrastate Initial Claims: (within the state) In the week ending March 21, 2020, the advance figures for South Carolina intrastate initial claims* was 31,054, an increase of approximately 1600% from the previous week’s count of 1,996.
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Corsica Technologies: How Does A Rise in Remote Workers Effect Cyber Security?
March 26, 2020
Businesses around the world are proving their resilience during the current state of pandemic brought on by Coronavirus or COVID-19 by embracing remote work. Traditional commuters are now connecting remotely to their office networks and using video conferencing at an increasing rate. This sudden change is proving to be a challenge for broadband Internet providers worldwide by increasing traffic and straining their systems like never before.
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United Way of the Piedmont Launches United for All Fund as Part of COVID-19 Response
March 25, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) is proud to launch its first ever United for All Fund for emergency and disaster relief. The United for All Fund will be a new, separate fund designed to be activated in times of crisis, starting first and foremost with the local COVID-19 response.
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CAGC Fights to Keep Construction Essential in the Carolinas
March 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-9 crisis, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is urging the Governors of North Carolina and South Carolina to consider all construction to be an essential service in the event there is a shelter-in-place order.
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Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program Seeks Applicants
March 25, 2020
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE), an initiative of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, is now accepting applications for its spring Entrepreneurship Program.
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Business Leaders Call for Infrastructure Investment to Jump Start the COVID-19 Economy
March 25, 2020
The Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) calls for policymakers and businesses to work together to put an emphasis on infrastructure spending now in order to kick start the US economy in the face of the COVID-19 related downturn.
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Milliken & Company Scales up Production of Advanced Anti-microbial BioSmart Fabric for Front-line Medical Workers
March 24, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, has increased domestic production of its breakthrough BioSmart fabric. BioSmart makes it simple and practical to integrate anti-microbial protection into the most common medical products like scrubs, lab coats and privacy curtains.
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South Carolina Realtors: COVID-19 Real Estate Update
March 24, 2020
In these uncertain times one thing is certain; SCR continues to work for you. As we navigate through this fluid situation, news is changing by the hour, and sometimes the minute. You have questions, and we are working diligently to find the answers.
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Clemson Extension’s 4-H @ Home Helps Learning Continue for Youth Everywhere
March 24, 2020
Schools might be closed, but a new program from Clemson Cooperative Extension is helping the learning continue in every South Carolina county, 25 U.S. states and even internationally.
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Duke Energy Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Organizations to Respond to Community Needs during Virus Pandemic
March 23, 2020
Duke Energy has awarded $50,000 to the local community as part of its rapid response grants for community needs in the region during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Grants focused on three key areas: the elderly, schools, and the homeless.
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One SC Fund Activated to Fund Statewide COVID-19 Response Efforts
March 23, 2020
The One SC Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation, has been activated with support from Governor Henry McMaster, to provide a collaborative statewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to South Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Henry McMaster on March 17, 2020.
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AT&T Creates $10M Fund to Support Parents, Teachers and Students Throughout COVID-19 School Closures
March 23, 2020
AT&T is creating a Distance Learning and Family Connections Fund to give parents, students and teachers tools they need for at-home learning. The fund also will provide resources to maintain meaningful connections and bonding opportunities for those isolated from family and friends.
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Senator Scott on Coronavirus Relief and Work Still To Do
March 20, 2020
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) discussed COVID-19 legislation passed by the U.S. Senate. Senator Scott remains in Washington to work on the next COVID-19 relief package, which will focus on ensuring American families, health care workers and small businesses have access to support during these challenging times.
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The Impact of Coronavirus on Real Estate Transactions in South Carolina
March 20, 2020
In times such as these it is more important that REALTORS® do what they do best and that’s get deals done. Now more than ever is a time to distinguish yourself by keeping in mind Articles 1 and 13 of the Code of Ethics. Article 1 requires that you treat all parties honestly while still promoting the best interests of your client.
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SC Hospitals Are Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 19, 2020
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, South Carolina hospitals have been committed, as always, to providing the best care possible to the communities they serve.
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More Than $43M in Coastal Resilience Grants Announced for Communities Devastated by 2018 Natural Disasters
March 19, 2020
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management announced more than $43 million in grants to improve the resilience of local communities and wildlife habitat in the face of increasingly severe and frequent natural disasters.
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EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Expands With New Office Location and New Branch Manager in Greenville
March 18, 2020
EMC Engineering Services, Inc., headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Bryan Lightweis, PE, as Branch Manager of EMC Engineering Services, Inc.‘s newest office location in Greenville.
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SC Ports Sees Strong Volumes, Progress at Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
March 18, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority had a record February for both cargo volumes at oceanside terminals and rail moves at inland ports.
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Highlighting Spartanburg's Young Professionals
March 12, 2020
With opportunities for career and personal growth, and resources like SYP that let young professionals get involved in the community, now is the time to be a young professional in Spartanburg.
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Group of 100 Commits to $300K in Funding for Modernization along West Main Street
March 11, 2020
At the OneSpartanburg Year Three Update, it was announced The Group of 100 committed $300,000 in funding for beautification and modernization efforts along the West Main Street corridor leading into Downtown Spartanburg.