Movie theaters to open, face masks to be required in government buildings

Movie theaters, stadiums to open at reduced capacity

An executive order from S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster also makes guidelines previously recommended for restaurants, such as operating at no more than 50% capacity and requiring employees and patrons to wear masks, mandatory.

USDA identifies 14 species in unsolicited seed packages

The S.C. Department of Agriculture and Clemson University are investigating instances of S.C. residents receiving unsolicited seed packages. The U.S Department of Agriculture said the seeds may be part of a ‘brushing’ scam.

S.C. unemployment claims drop below 13,000 in week

The week ending July 25 marked the first time in 19 weeks that claims dipped below 13,000. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits expired in S.C. on July 25.

State businesses could receive $14.3M in pandemic relief

Gap financing provided through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is being awarded to 5 regional agencies. The city of Columbia will receive $2.9 million to provide business loans.

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