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By Hannah Wade | Oct 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Food, Local | 0

U.S. inflation hit a three-decade high in October, cost of vehicles, energy increases

by Connor Hart | Nov 18, 2021 | Business, Homepage slider | 0

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.

Old is new again: How vintage fashion is now a multi-billion dollar industry

by Julie Crosby and Amber Lipscomb | Nov 17, 2021 | Business, Charlotte, Fashion, Lifestyle, Vintage Clothing | 0

With a rise in conscientious shopping seen throughout the pandemic, the vintage clothing business has become a thriving industry accessible for anyone willing to rifle through massive bins of used clothing.

Forget the Grinch: How supply chain disruptions threaten to steal Christmas

by Connor Hart | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Homepage slider, Trending | 0

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.

Sonoco earns a record $1.42 billion in net sales during third quarter

by Connor Hart | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0

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.

Want tequila? Good luck. Here’s how supply shortages affect S.C.

by Hannah Wade and Sheila Paz | Oct 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Food, Local | 0

Nationwide, food and liquor shortages are affecting restaurants and businesses. Here’s what’s causing them and how they’re affecting South Carolina.

Local venues focus on recovery, seek support through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic

by Connor Hart and Ashton Van Ness | Sep 24, 2021 | COVID-19, Homepage slider | 0

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.