Government

Charleston City Council has passed an emergency ordinance that will allow the city’s planning bodies to meet virtually during the coronavirus pandemic. The ordinance affects planning, zoning, architectural review and design review. … Read More

The U.S. Attorney’s Office established the team to investigate and prosecute COVID-19-related fraud, hoarding and price gouging in the state. State and federal officials have already begun responding to potential cases. … Read More

Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday issued a mandatory stay home or work order and laid out stricter social distancing requirements for businesses, measures he said are necessary because of mounting COVID-19 cases and continued noncompliance. … Read More

SC Biz News is speaking with small businesses and community leaders about the impact of the new coronavirus on business and industry, and how this is changing how they operate. … Read More

The Greenville City Council passed an ordinance Friday morning urging Gov. Henry McMaster to issue a statewide stay-at-home order and enforcing businesses citywide to enact specific social distancing measures. … Read More