SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Amazon.com is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for its distribution centers in Spartanburg and Lexington counties. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday the jobs are part of the online retailer’s plans to hire least 70,000 temporary workers nationwide during the holiday season. That’s 40 percent more seasonal workers than the company hired last year. Amazon spokeswoman Kelly…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An insurance report shows that drivers face a greater chance of hitting a deer on South Carolina’s roadways than in most other states. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/18ovIe5 ) that South Carolina ranks 11th nationwide in deer-vehicle crashes in a study by State Farm, the nation’s largest auto insurance company. It ranks West Virginia first and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard has issued one benefit card to a same-sex couple and is directing all benefit applications to federal offices for processing. Adjutant Gen. Robert Livingston told The Greenville News (http://grnol.co/GzNmlM ) that the Guard is moving the family benefit identification process from state to federal facilities. That’s so the Guard doesn’t conflict…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Coroplast Tape Corp. is planning to put its first U.S. production plant in Rock Hill, creating 150 jobs. The German company announced Wednesday plans to invest $12 million in a York County Spec Building off Interstate 77. The facility will make a range of adhesive and insulating tapes for the automotive industry. Officials expect operations to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The effect of the federal government’s shutdown in South Carolina appears spotty, hitting some worse than others as the partial closure enters its second day. Union members representing government employees say they fear a prolonged shutdown and are planning to protest. Many federal services continued. Military recruits continued training at Parris Island and Fort Jackson. South…
The rural housing loan that Avista James qualified for through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is null and void until the government re-opens its doors.
Amid a government showdown, South Carolina’s delegation and Midlands residents are speaking out.
Columbia, SC (Greater Columbia Chamber Of Commerce)-Columbia Chamber President and CEO Ike McLeese has announced he will step down from his role at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the end of this year.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 60 of South Carolina’s Army National Guard units are delaying their normal weekend training drills because of the partial government shutdown. But the state’s Air National Guard F-16 fighter wing is taking to the skies over Eastover to prepare for an upcoming deployment in spite of the political turmoil in Washington. Guard spokesman Sgt….
After two days some say they’re still having trouble getting onto the new affordable healthcare website to sign up.
