Study: NCAA regional generated $11.3 million in economic impact

Study: NCAA regional generated economic impact of $11.3M

A study by University of South Carolina professor Tom Regan found the first and second rounds of the tournament, held at Colonial Life Arena in March, drew nearly 48,000 fans from 33 states. Those numbers bested initial estimates of 25,000 fans and a $9 million economic impact.

Viewpoint: Change pays off for Columbia

The $11.3 million economic impact generated by March's NCAA men's regional could not have happened without a signficant change. The NCAA did not allow predetermined championships to be played in South Carolina until the Confederate flag was removed from atop the Statehouse.

Lexington Two, MTC form dual enrollment partnership

The new agreement will allow Lexington District Two students taking specified courses to earn dual enrollment status or receive exemption credit at Midlands Technical College.

Economic developers earn state accreditation

Eight economic developers have graduated from the S.C. Economic Developers’ Advanced Symposium, an advanced level course for professional economic development practitioners.