SCBIZ Daily for Nov. 12, 2019

Forestry generates $21B economic impact statewide

The forestry industry has a $21.2 billion impact of the state’s economy, according to a new report from the S.C. Forestry Commission. State Forester Scott Phillips on Thursday announced the economic impact of forestry in South Carolina, citing the agency's most recent Economic Impact Analysis for Planning study.

York County tops Children’s Trust child well-being profiles

The annual profiles provide state and community groups with data to develop programs combating adverse childhood experiences. It measures 16 indicators which evaluate economic well-being, education, health and family and community.

Boone Hall protected by conservation easement

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens has been protected by a conservation easement that closed last week, meaning from now on the property can only be used for agriculture, education and tourism. The value of the conservation easement is more than $28.1 million, according to Lowcountry Land Trust.

Shipbuilders establish scholarship for Clemson veterans

Newport News Shipbuilding is providing merit-based scholarships for Clemson University student veterans enrolled in degree programs in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.

Northeast apartment complex sold to Boston real estate firm

Arcadia’s Edge, a 204-unit, green-certified apartment complex on North Trenholm Road, was purchased by West Shore LLC in a transaction facilitated by Cushman & Wakefield.

CofC, Naval Information Warfare Center enter partnership

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and the College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics have established a new educational partnership to bolster collaboration in data science, research and training projects.

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