Business
Unemployment in SC reached a historic low of 2.9% in September. “South Carolina has added 8,700 manufacturing jobs in the last year, representing 7.4 percent of all manufacturing jobs added in the U.S.” (Post & Courier)
Real Estate
The Cleveland Hall renovation is nearing completion. (WSPA)
A new type of hotel is coming to Charleston. Positioned across from the medical district, it will be marketed to medical device sales reps, patients and their families, visiting scholars, etc. (Post & Courier)
Transportation
More buzz about the high speed rail that might pass through the Upstate. Now there are three proposed lines, one of which could possibly run through GVL (and maybe Spartanburg too). (GVLToday via Facebook)
What’s the status of the Gateway project? “All new lanes of traffic for the history making 85-385 Gateway Interchange Project are expected to be open by the end of this quarter, which means the project is substantially complete.” (Greenville Journal)
Energy
Ever wonder where the names Keowee and Toxaway come from? Here’s a bit of history behind the Keowee-Toxaway project. (Greenville Journal)
Travel & Entertainment
An inaugural event for Greenville includes hot air balloons and polo matches. (Greenville Journal)
USC’s Horseshoe comes to life – in Legos. (Post & Courier)
Parks & Rec
The Swamp Rabbit has plans for 5 new bridges to help users. (Greenville Journal)
Mapping Cherokee Trails in the Appalachians (The Big Story via YouTube)
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