Government

The head of the S.C. Bankers Association said Congress is considering legislation that would make it easier for the federally backed loans to be forgiven. One version would allow loans under $150,000 to be forgiven with a one-page form. … Read More

Charleston City Council passed an emergency ordinance that goes into effect today, adding to safety requirements for businesses and individuals in the city to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. … Read More

The S.C. Transportation Infrastructure Bank approved the city’s application for extra funds for completion of Phase 5 of the Septima Clark Drainage and Transportation Improvement Project but declined to fund the Battery seawall project … Read More

Mayor Keith Summey issued a proclamation late last week requiring face coverings in the state’s third-largest city. North Charleston joined a slate of local municipalities requiring masks to deter the spread of the coronavirus. … Read More

Mayor Keith Summey said the inconvenience of wearing a mask could save lives and help get children safely back to school in the fall. The city’s police and fire departments are working to distribute thousands of masks at sites across t … Read More