Asphalt trade association looking to fill 1,000 jobs over 5 years

Asphalt trade association looking to fill 1,000 jobs over 5 years

The S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association’s workforce development campaign is encouraging people to consider careers in the asphalt industry. Demand for workers is increasing with new projects funded by the state’s gas tax increase.

Carolina Cafe’s West Columbia location sold

The location near Lexington Medical Center has been sold to another local restauranteur who will change the name and menu, Carolina Cafe’s co-owners announced. The downtown location’s menu will be tweaked to include daily specials.

Annual USC Economic Outlook Conference set for Tuesday

For the 39th year, the state’s business and economic leaders gather in Columbia for the annual University of South Carolina Economic Outlook Conference to discuss economic expectations for the state for 2020.

Stewart and Martha Spinks honored for philanthropy

Stewart and Martha Spinks were named Individual Philanthropists of the Year on National Philanthropy Day by the Piedmont chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Navy establishes Tech Bridge to speed innovation

The Naval Agility Office established the Palmetto Tech Bridge to facilitate projects that work to solve problems and technology challenges identified by fleet and Navy workforce. This is the sixth bridge established since Sept. 3.

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