SCBIZ Daily for April 8, 2020

Governor issues 'stay home or work' order

Gov. Henry McMaster issued a mandatory “stay home or work” order and laid out stricter social distancing requirements for businesses that he said are necessary as a result of mounting COVID-19 cases and continued noncompliance.

Boeing to temporarily halt S.C. 787 operations

Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations in South Carolina starting today in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Operations will be halted after the second shift and will remain suspended until further notice.

MUSC temporarily lays off 900 employees

The Medical University of South Carolina is temporarily laying off 900 employees across all of its hospitals and clinics in response to the financial pressure that COVID-19 has placed on the health care system. MUSC is also reducing pay for leadership and salaried workers and reducing work hours for hourly employees not involved in direct patient care.

Caldwell starts Ashbury Hills, old chamber building projects

Caldwell Constructors announced they will launch projects at the Asbury Hills Camp, Bannister Wyatt & Stalvey Law Firm and Burdette Central. Projects include renovations to the former Greenville Chamber offices and a nationally recognized historic building in Simpsonville.

Charleston to allow public planning meetings to go virtual

Charleston City Council has passed an emergency ordinance that will allow the city’s public planning bodies to meet virtually during the coronavirus pandemic.

Satchel Ford Elementary teacher a finalist for state award

Shawn Norris, a Richland County School District One physical education teacher, is one of five finalists for the 2021 S.C. Teacher of the Year award. Finalists receive $10,000 and advance to the next round of competition.

Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle has paused operations because of public health concerns, but its co-owner is confident brighter days are ahead.

Carolina Park

COO Brian Keels said the master-planned community in Mount Pleasant has kept its workforce intact and hasn’t adjusted marketing efforts during the outbreak, thinking that people might have more time on their hands for virtual walk-throughs.

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