Joey von Nessen

South Carolina’s vibrant manufacturing sector relies heavily on components from overseas suppliers, which could certainly feel the impact of tariffs, stakeholders said. So could hundreds of smaller companies that import products, such as toys, electronics, clothes and furniture.

This edition of the South Carolina Lede for July 31, 2021 features an update on how the Palmetto State's economy is faring during the pandemic from Joey von Nessen, research economist with the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business.

It's that time of year again, not just for checking your gift list and checking it twice, but to hear from the University of South Carolina's Moore School…

Recent economic statistics, such as the unemployment rate and housing starts, seem to be moving in the wrong direction. Has the recovery finally run out…