Summerville's Chick-fil-A has temporarily closed for a five-week renovation at its Main Street location, according to a report by The Post and Courier.
The popular fast food restaurant closed its doors on April 16.
The renovations will prepare the inside of the restaurant for sit-down customers once again, The Post and Courier reported. Chick-fil-A's indoor dining room has been closed to customers since the COVID-19 outbreak and ensuing shutdowns began in 2020. The restaurant has since expanded its drive-through services to accommodate customers.
Other Chick-fil-A locations in the north area include one on St. James Avenue in Goose Creek, as well as Northwoods Mall, University Boulevard, Dorchester Road and Rivers Avenue locations in North Charleston.
South Carolina workforce improving
The Department of Employment and Workforce announced that employment numbers continue to move in positive directions.
The number of people participating in the labor force — i.e. individuals who are employed or actively searching for work — is larger than it has ever been at approximately 2,384,360.
The department announced that while the labor force participation rate remains at 57.2 percent, there are nearly 68,000 more people in the labor force than pre-pandemic, and the South Carolina Labor Force Participation Task Force is continuing to examine the state’s challenges and opportunities to increase the rate.
The agency reports the number of people employed is 2,303,592. That is 54,239 more South Carolinians working than pre-pandemic and the unemployment rate inched down to 3.4 percent in March from February’s rate of 3.5 percent.
“Our agency continues to do its part to provide connections between jobseekers and employers," S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce executive director Dan Ellzey said in a press release. "Earlier this week, we announced the launch of the SC Works Veterans Portal which helps military personnel transition to civilian jobs. This is an important tool to help individuals with strong work and soft skills find jobs in South Carolina with one of the many employers who are looking for skilled candidates.”
Knight’s Companies promotions
Summerville based concrete business Knight's Companies announced multiple promotions, including a new general manager.
Joe Thomas has become general manager of Knight’s Precast, Tekna Corporation and Sovereign Steel. Thomas comes to the role with 32 years of experience in the precast concrete industry.
Previously, Thomas was the regional manager of Knight’s Precast and focused on plant operations. Now, in addition to plant operations, he will manage the estimating and engineering aspects of Knight’s Precast, Tekna Corporation and Sovereign Steel.
Joining Knight’s Precast in 1999, Thomas was originally drawn to Knight’s because of its reputation as a growing family business. During his time with the company, he has watched it triple in size. To maintain that growth and success, he believes consistent communication is key, according to a Knight's press release.
Knight’s Companies also announced that Jodi McCall was hired as human resource director.
Previously, McCall was the human resources manager at Home Telecom. She joins Knight’s with 25 years of experience in human resources.
McCall will work with Pete Knight, CEO of Knight’s Companies, and executive management to develop employee services, policies and programs geared toward creating a stronger sense of community at Knight’s. Currently managing a team of four human resources professionals, she will lead the implementation of programs to enhance the employee experience.
Knight’s Companies offers septic, ready-mix concrete, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, steel reinforcement products, trucking and concrete pumping services to commercial and residential customers in South Carolina and Georgia.
