Today's headlines from GSA Business Report

Report: S.C. highways most deadly in the nation

As highways flood with travelers returning home from Thanksgiving holidays, a report from the Reason Foundation reminds drivers to take it easy: South Carolina highways have the highest overall fatality rate in the nation, despite being the sixth most cost-effective.

Bon Secours St. Francis only S.C. recepient of national grant

A $50,000 grant from the St. Baldrick's Foundation to Bon Secours St. Francis' Cancer Center will enable the health care provider to expand its clinical trial treatment program for teenagers and adolescents.

Some unemployment benefits set to expire in S.C.

Extended unemployment benefits are ending because of the state’s dropping unemployment rate, while two federal benefits programs will expire Dec. 31. For the week ending Nov. 21, 3,567 initial claims were filed in the state.

Digital Coaches program launches in S.C. today

The Grow with Google initiative, launched today in South Carolina, provides digital skills training for Black- and Latino-owned small businesses and features regional professionals across the country.

Upstate Giving

Greenville's Real Men Wear Pink's 25-man team set a new record with this year's donation, with Novolex's Stan Bikulege donating the second highest individual amount in the nation toward the cause. A nonprofit stemming from a cancelled Table 301 event and Euphoria partners with local restaurants to deliver 5,000 meals a week. Bon Secours St. Francis and Duke Energy kick off charity events. Submit your company's Upstate Giving news to gsanews@scbiznews.com.

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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