Americans expected to spend record amount on Halloween this year
Halloween spending is expected to reach record breaking levels this year, according to the latest numbers from the National Retail Federation.
Economy
State Fiscal Accountability Authority holds meeting Tuesday
State funding and spending has become increasingly more important during the pandemic. Serving as the chairman, Governor Henry McMaster sat in on the State Fiscal Accountability Authority meeting Tuesday.
After delivering joint address to Congress, President Biden heads to swing states to sell economic agenda
An ambitious economic agenda took center stage during President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress. He’s now headed out to key swing states to sell it, while making it clear he wants lawmakers to move it forward.
New jobs report shows sluggish economic recovery
A new jobs report shows a sluggish economic recovery. The unemployment rate dropping to 6.3%, but just 49,000 jobs were added in January.
Consumer News: China’s economic growth, jackpots rise and new postal stamps from NASA
China’s economy reportedly grew beyond expectations last year.
Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by
Despite a strong economy, about 40 percent of American families struggled to meet at least one of their basic needs last year, including paying for food, health care, housing or utilities.
Polymer extrusion manufacturer creating more than 350 jobs in Calhoun County
More than 350 new jobs are coming to Calhoun County, thanks to the expansion of Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of polymer extrusion and innovator of material science.
New Chester County tire plant to bring 1,700 jobs, Giti says
Leaders will gather in Richburg next week to celebrate the completion of global tire company, Giti Tire’s, first factory on U.S. soil.
Jobless rate holds steady in July, below 4 percent
The unemployment rate remained unchanged from June to July, according to the latest report from the S.C. DEW
The unemployment rate remained unchanged from June to July, according to the latest report from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
Economy Adds 161,000 Jobs Ahead of Election, Shy of Expectations
The final jobs report before Americans go to the polls to choose their new president came in slightly below analysts’ expectations.
