SCBIZ Daily for May 26, 2020

Unemployment soars to 12.1% in S.C. in April

The pandemic-driven numbers represent both the state’s highest-ever unemployment rate and its largest month-to-month increase on record, according to DEW. The estimated number of residents working dropped by 238,913 from March.

Greenville F-16 production takes off with finalized contracts

Greenville’s Lockheed Martin Corp. facility remains on track to introduce South Carolina’s first F-16 Fighting Falcon within two years — with some potential new customers in the works.

S.C. COVID-19 patients receive experimental drug

DHEC distributed an initial supply of remdesivir to 59 patients, the agency said, and has received more doses from the U.S. government. The drug was shown during a clinical trial to shorten recovery time in some COVID-19 patients.

Duke foundation offers grants to improve natural places

The Duke Energy Foundation is inviting S.C. nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and promoting the natural world to apply for grant funding to support their efforts. The foundation also said a portion of its funding will be earmarked for public park and trail enhancements.

Lander University unveils health promotion degree, survey

Lander University will introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness next August while also conducting a joint survey with College of Charleston's business school to study the pandemic's impact on state restaurants.

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