One Spartanburg Inc. unveils online hub as retail rises

Spartanburg will keep Morgan Square closed to vehicles through the winter. After taking a spring dive along with retail storefronts across the country, foot traffic and spending are both on the rise in Spartanburg. Sales tax revenue exceeded $4 million in October.

S.C. still adding construction jobs

South Carolina is one of 13 states to add construction jobs from February 2020, the last month before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many contractors to suspend work, to October 2020

Charleston Stage postpones major productions until fall

The curtains will be closed for another year at Dock Street Theatre. In light of the pandemic’s effect on the world’s arts programs, on Nov. 10, Charleston Stage said that it will be postponing all in-person performances at its historic downtown theater until fall 2021.

Upstate Giving

Lockhart Power provides assistance to SCC students

Lockhart Power Co. gave funds to the Spartanburg Community College Foundation to help students who are struggling to stay in school because of the coronavirus pandemic. The company said several college students in the town of Lockhart have faced challenges because of COVID-19.

Digital copy available of the Nov. 16 GSA Business Report

Our latest edition is online. Boeing Co.'s decision to consolidate the company's final assembly operations for the 787 Dreamliner is one of the most significant economic developments in recent years and the latest example of the growing influence of the aerospace sector in South Carolina. Our statewide news team takes a look at Boeing and the industry across the state. Also, read about battery technology that may be a real power boost for electric car manufacturers.

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