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South Carolina approved for online SNAP purchasing
The state, along with Utah, will be able to provide online food purchases through authorized retailers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said more than 558,000 individuals in S.C. currently receive SNAP benefits.
Richland County distributing noncontact thermometers
The county's economic development office began distributing the infrared devices this week. The county received 227 thermometers and said it has gotten about 50 requests for them from qualifying, private-sector businesses.
Richland County holding recycling day June 27
Items including scrap metal, electronics, tires and cooking oil may be dropped off at the S.C. State Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Drop-off of commercial or business items will not be permitted.
Executive order lifts restrictions on retail occupancy
The order issued today by Gov. Henry McMaster also allows bowling alleys to open immediately under guidelines developed by the AccelerateSC task force and declares a new state of emergency.
PPP rehire date extended with additional flexibility for borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act relaxes some loan requirements and extends the loan forgiveness period among other changes to the original act.
Governor has no plans to close businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster encouraged residents to practice social distancing during a news conference addressing rising case numbers. South Carolina has surpassed 15,000 reported cases, with a record 542 cases announced Monday.
Fort Mill man faces charges of failing to pay taxes
Robert Michael Sims is charged with failing to collect, account for, or pay state withholding tax for his fiberglass insulation installation company for tax years 2014 through 2018.
Residents can weigh in on flood mitigation funding today
A livestreamed 5:30 p.m. online meeting on the county's YouTube page will take comments and questions on the allocation of $21.9 million in federal funding to mitigate risk and reduce future loss from the October 2015 flood.
13 S.C. law enforcement departments awarded more than $8M
The awards are part of more than $400 million awarded nationwide through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Applications were required to identify a specific crime or problem focus.
Attorney offers Paycheck Protection Program guidance
Burr Forman McNair partner George Morrison says recent clarifications related to PPP loan forgiveness elucidate several issues, including that employee bonuses can be paid for with the funds.
New city of Columbia website compiles public safety information, FAQs
Resilient Columbia features an economic sustainability plan and business resources including a list of frequently asked questions. The city is also also conducting a survey to identify community needs for allocation of federal funds.
Richland County collaborating with Prisma Health on reopening
The county is seeking advice on reopening county facilities to the public, including establishing screening procedures for employees and visitors and securing personal protective equipment for workers.
