The casino proposal: A bet for economic growth in Santee
Lawmakers are debating a casino proposed for Santee that backers hope will create jobs and boost tax revenue.
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College graduates grapple with the economy
Students are having a difficult time navigating the economy and preparing for the workforce as graduation nears. More than half of recent graduates are estimated to be underemployed a year after graduation.
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New coffee shop creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Including people with disabilities in the workplace is crucial to building community, one advocate said.
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Scout Motors introduces itself to Richland County residents
The auto manufacturer VW plans to hire about 4,000 people.
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Columbia businesses face challenging, historically high wages
The rise in wages comes from a labor shortage exacerbated by an aging population and retiring baby boomers, whose retirement left more holes in the workforce than can be filled by younger workers.
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A day in the life of a delivery driver
Carolina News & Reporter spent a shift with a local Uber Eats driver. Here’s how it went.
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SC robot company to expand manufacturing, grow diversity — through high school students
Two years ago, Van Robotics, a Columbia robotics company, had an idea: High school students could be a solution to manufacturing delays in China.
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‘Quiet quitting’ keeps Columbia workers, managers on edge
Vincent Dandridge stands behind the counter at Scoopy Doo Gelato, where he once had to work 22...
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Experts debate the effect of work on college students’ academic performance
Studies have found students working 10-19 hours per week have higher GPAs compared to students who do not work at all or work over 20 hours per week.
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For ex-convicts, returning to society can be tough
Many people returning to society after prison sentences struggle to find jobs and housing and a return to normal life.
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