Columbia shoppers say they are finding the foods they need for the Thanksgiving table. Grocery chains have been preparing for the holiday season by over-stocking holiday meal staples and ordering their stock earlier than usual.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the consumer-price index, a standardized measure of the average cost of consumer goods and services, increased in October by 6.2% compared to last year. This was the largest 12-month increase since November 1990.
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Bottlenecks and disruptions in the global supply chain continue to impede commercial stocking heading into the holiday season. Holiday items, such as artificial Christmas trees, are in high demand and short supply, threatening to cause problems for last-minute shoppers.
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The company, based in Harstville, South Carolina, is bouncing back from a second-quarter loss, despite supply chain challenges, increasing raw material costs and more.
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Economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic caused the U.S. Small Business Administration to implement the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a small business grant designed to support restaurants through the remainder of the pandemic.
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The South recently underwent a huge surge in Covid-19 cases, fueled by the Delta variant and a vaccination rate below the national average. Now, cases are slowing down once again.
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Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention campaign, and South Carolina DHEC have partnered in an effort to address the U.S. maternal health crisis and improve birth outcomes for women and babies, the organizations announced in a press release on Tuesday.
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In recent years, Five Points has become the subject of media scrutiny due to concerns of underage drinking and overcrowded bars. But does Five Points deserve its bad reputation?
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At the onset of the pandemic, small businesses, especially music venues and theaters, were hit hard by varying government restrictions. This caused the Small Business Administration to implement numerous grants and programs to support local businesses throughout the country.
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Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue have increased their presence in the wake of the Texas decision that bans abortions after six weeks.
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