Headlines Around the Low Country
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MUSC discovery leads to global license for new tool
Pharmacy diagnostic to change way physicians can prescribe certain drugs -
Maverick Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announces New Facility in Dorchester County
Investment expected to create 71 new jobs -
Conservation League, Ports Authority Announce Settlement
The SCSPA and the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League have successfully concluded several months of mediation and reached a settlement, ... -
22 South Carolinians Chosen to Begin Intense Leadership Program
Liberty Fellowship: Significant community involvement, success in their chosen field and a commitment to improving South Carolina characterize the ... -
MUSC ranks in annual edition of America's Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report of the country's best hospitals -
Newest CoEE Endowed Chair will study link between birth defects, environment
A renowned toxicology expert is bringing his research into the environmental causes of birth defects to the MUSC through the state’s CoEE Program. -
Fava joins Boeing South Carolina team
Boeing recently named Mark Fava Chief Counsel for its South Carolina site and will serve as the lead attorney supporting and coordinating the ... -
Northern Asia Service Begins at Port of Charleston
The first ship call in a new, weekly service between Charleston and Northern Asia called the Port of Charleston -
Rex: political involvement by educators key to continuing public school improvements
In his final “state of the schools” speech to South Carolina school administrators today, Superintendent of Education Jim Rex touted the K-12 ... -
The Citadel forges new relationship with BB&T to advance leadership studies
BB&T has given The Citadel School of Business Administration a $1 million gift to create an undergraduate and graduate academic program focused on ... -
The South Financial Group Agrees to Merger with TD Bank Financial Group
The South Financial Group, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with TD Bank Financial Group providing for the ... -
Charleston Container Volume Rises 28.5% in April
April container shipments through the Port of Charleston jumped 28.5 percent from last year. -
S.C. BlueCross CEO Sellers to Retire; Pankau Promoted to CEO
Chairman and CEO M. Edward Sellers plans to retire as CEO, effective August 1, 2010, and current President and COO David S. Pankau has been named ... -
SC Recognized as a Top 5 Fuel Cell State
Fuel Cells 2000 in a new report, "State of the States: Fuel Cells in America," provides a snapshot of fuel cell and hydrogen activity in the 50 ... -
Ten Questions for Bill Connor, candidate for Lt. Gov.
Meet Bill Connor - the first post-9/11 combat veteran to announce and file for statewide office, and the only combat ... -
Collaboration and Innovation Key to Delivering a Trained Workforce for Boeing North Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC - April 13, 2010 - Yesterday partners from across the state came together to celebrate the grand opening of the Boeing North ... -
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on Veto of S191 - Recidivism Reduction Act
Governor Mark Sanford’s veto of S. 191, the Recidivism Reduction Act, is an outrageous affront to the dedicated law enforcement officers who ... -
Graham Reaction to Obama Speech on Drilling
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the Obama Administration’s proposal to open additional areas to ... -
Clyburn Reacts to Medicaid Expansion Attack
Congressman Clyburn issued the following statement today in response to attacks from health care reform opponents to the expansion of Medicaid for ... -
Rex says South Carolina weighing whether to enter Round 2 federal grant competition
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said today that South Carolina is considering whether to enter the second round of competition for hotly ... -
$2 billion in ‘stimulus’ funds received by state government
COLUMBIA, SC - March 25, 2010 - So far more than $2 billion in federal "stimulus" money has been received by state government agencies, ... -
Four Moons Restaurant GM Ryan Groeschel and Executive Chef David Quintana
We are one of only sixteen AAA Four Diamond restaurants in South Carolina and the only one in the Midlands. -
Pelosi Appoints Three House Democrats to President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that she has appointed three House Democrats to President Obama's National Commission on Fiscal ... -
An ‘astronomical’ event: The Citadel’s first man in space returns to recount his out of this world journey
NASA Astronaut Lt. Col. Randy Bresnik made Citadel history last November as the first graduate of the Military College of South Carolina to travel ... -
Senator Graham, Congressmen Clyburn and Spratt Co-Sponsor Rural Energy Savings Program Bill
House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn joined with Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman John Spratt today to ... -
Costly Fire Sprinklers Should be Homebuyers' Choice
Members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia continue to actively support a bill which includes an ... -
Spending transparency for public colleges and universities
Opinion-editorial by S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom -
Kathy McKinney Urges South Carolina's Economic Developers to Take Advantage of Stimulus Financing
“Economic developers must explore all types of financing, including New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), which have been underutilized in the Palmetto ... -
SCDOT Activates Winter Weather Road Conditions Report Online as Crews Begin Pre-Treating Roads in Several SC Counties
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its online site for winter weather road conditions. -
Bipartisan Senators Urge AG to Try Detainees in Military Commissions
Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jim Webb (D-VA), and John McCain (R-AZ) today ... -
S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom's statement on tonight's address:
"During the past year, citizens across our state and nation have been rallying for a return to common sense government. -
Green Living: Energy Saving Tips from Santee Cooper Green
Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, quit smoking, volunteer more, manage debt and save money, according to the ... -
Make a powerful resolution – reduce energy usage!
Top 10 Energy Efficiency Tips for the New Year! -
Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
December 11, 2009 - "Indeed, I know it will soon become known so I choose to release this brief notice that I am now filing for divorce." -
Clemson University Restoration Institute Lands $98 Million Funding to Develop Next-Generation Wind Turbines
The next-generation wind turbines and drive trains will be tested by the Clemson University Restoration Institute in a move that is expected to ... -
Department of Energy Awards Clemson University up to $45 Million for Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made this statement after the Department of Energy announced up to $45 million in grants to Clemson University for a ... -
South Carolina’s Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Receives National Honors Again
The Jobs for America's Graduates-South Carolina (JAG-SC) program received national recognition yet again at the JAG national conference held in ... -
Boeing Breaks Ground on Second 787 Assembly Line in North Charleston, SC
Boeing facility expands production capability and increases footprint in South Carolina -
Student, parent, teacher survey results show support for single-gender classes
South Carolina students, parents and teachers continue to give positive reviews to single-gender classes that are increasingly popular across the ... -
BE&K Building Group | Turner | BRPH Selected as Design-Build Team for Boeing 787 Dreamliner Assembly Plant in North Charleston, South Carolina
A joint venture of the BE&K Building Group and Turner Construction (BE&K | Turner), with design partner BRPH, has been awarded the design-build ... -
Builders Applaud Congress on Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 ... -
Simulation photos depict turbine visibility
People on the South Carolina shoreline could see an offshore wind farm eight miles or more out in the Atlantic. -
Boeing to Place Second 787 Assembly Line in North Charleston, SC
Boeing announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, S.C., facility as the location for a second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner ... -
Maersk Line Commits to Port of Charleston
Maersk Line, the world’s largest ocean carrier, has signed a new, five-year agreement with the Port of Charleston, South Carolina State Ports ... -
Santee Cooper Board Approves $424 Million Bond Sale
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $424,570,000 in refunding and new money bonds during a special board meeting today. -
Edisto Island’s SC Highway 174 Designated a National Scenic Byway
The US Secretary of Transportation has designated SC Highway 174 on Edisto Island as a National Scenic Byway, becoming the fourth road in South ... -
More than $730 Million in Stimulus Funds so Far
CHARLESTON, SC - October 14, 2009 - State programs and agencies have now received more than $730 million in federal stimulus money, with more than ... -
South Carolina State Ports Authority Begins Union Pier Cruise Terminal Planning
CHARLESTON, SC - October 8, 2009 - The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) began its Union Pier Cruise Terminal planning effort today ... -
Green Living: Energy Saving Tips from Santee Cooper Green
Is your old refrigerator running? If so, you’d better catch all the energy and money you’re wasting. -
REACHing Out: Stroke Network Delivers Cutting-Edge Care to Rural Patients
CHARLESTON, SC - September 8, 2009 - The program is an offshoot of the Stroke Center of Economic Excellence at MUSC. -
Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
I have decided to move back to our home in Charleston with our sons for the upcoming school year. -
Senators McConnell and Ford Praise Micronesian Scholarships
Charity Awards Sixteen Scholarships to Pacific Islanders -
Michelin Rolls up its Sleeves to Improve Public Education
Michelin Challenge Education provides hands-on support for public schools -
Advanced Security Industry Group Announces Training Initiatives, Launches Website
New Carolina's ASTRA cluster aims to grow SC's strengths in cyber security -
UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc.'s Internal Investigation Leads to Former Executive Officer Pleading Guilty to Criminal Charges
Jerry Francis Wells, Jr., the former Executive VP of Finance, CFO, and Secretary of UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc., pled guilty in federal court to ... -
State revenue down 10 percent in June, 12.5 percent over last 12 months
General fund revenues were down 12.5 percent ($828.0 million) for the last twelve months. -
Sprint outsources network management to Ericsson
Sprint finally breaks with the US do-it-yourself model -
Dept. of Commerce Statement on Boeing's Announcement
The Boeing Company will grow its South Carolina presence by acquiring the Vought Aircraft Industries manufacturing operations in North Charleston. -
EPA Awards State Half-Million Dollar Grant to Further Reduce Diesel School Bus Pollution
South Carolina is getting a $553,918 grant to help further reduce the amount of pollution created by diesel school buses. -
South Carolina's Application for Federal Stabilization Funds is Approved by USDE
South Carolina's application for federal stabilization funds - including $185 million for K-12 public schools this fiscal year - has been approved. -
USC Tourism Researcher Says Tourism Equals Economic Development in the Salkehatchie Region
Tourism can serve as a catalyst for other forms of economic development, such as retirement, real estate, health care, and technology. -
QuickJobs Carolina™ Receives Grant Funds to Expand Accelerated Workforce Training Courses
State Workforce Investment Board grants $4 million in stimulus funds to expand S.C. Technical College System’s QuickJobs workforce training program -
SCBT Financial Named One of the Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in U.S.
Forbes named SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT) one of the Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in the U.S. in a study conducted by Audit ... -
State general fund revenues continued to rapidly fall in May
Individual income tax receipts showed the largest declines. -
Verizon Submits Recommendations for National Broadband Plan
Verizon on submitted its suggestions for the national broadband plan called for by Congress and President Obama. -
Rex Says Federal Funds will be Available in Time to Help Students Next School Year
June 4, 2009 - State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said that today's South Carolina Supreme Court ruling paves the way for federal ... -
Mowing Along SC Interstates to be Reduced in Cost-Savings Measure
May 6, 2009 - In an effort to reduce costs, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is limiting the amount of mowing along ... -
Your Home Is Thinking Spring … Are You?
Allstate Has Five Ideas For Spring Cleaning -
SCDOT Commission Approves More ARRA-funded Projects
Funding for local projects in three Congressional districts allocated -
State’s Financial Report Recognized for ‘Excellence’
COLUMBIA, SC - April 21, 2009 - South Carolina’s annual financial report has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial ... -
Tech Industry Hails Choice for CTO
Calling the move a “breakthrough for technology policy,” TechAmerica hailed President Barack Obama for tapping Aneesh Chopra to serve as the ... -
Florence, South Carolina - Far More Than a Snowbird Stopover
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12 Workplace Phrases You Probably Don’t Know...But Should
If you are working on a team full of buzzword-addicted co-workers, you’ll need to fit in. -
Governor signs resolution giving districts flexibility, but stimulus impasse still looms
South Carolina school districts struggling with state budget cuts will soon have more flexibility to manage their dwindling resources. -
Governor’s decision on stimulus funds ratchets up pressure on school districts
Governor Mark Sanford's last-minute decision to accept federal stimulus dollars – but not send public schools their share – increases pressure on ... -
U.S. High-Tech Industry Adds Jobs for Fourth Straight Year in 2008
77,000 Jobs Added in 2008; Job Losses Hit in Fourth Quarter -
Credit Manager's Index Rises for Two Consecutive Months
Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) rose another 0.5% in March after rising by 2.5% in February -
Brig. Gen. Eugene F. Rogers, Project Chairman, National Medal of Honor Convention
We have only 98 living recipients of the Medal of Honor. In terms of decorations for bravery, it has no equal. -
Why Boats Sink in the Springtime - The Common Causes
Launching a boat in the spring for a new boating season is normally a happy occasion, but some owners get a rude surprise instead — a sinking. -
The Conference Board Finds that Reputation risk Management is on the Rise in the U.S.
A growing number of major global companies are investing substantial resources to manage their reputation risk and have increased their efforts to ... -
South Carolina to Sanford: Stop Playing Politics With Job Creation
WASHINGTON,DC - The following is being released by the Democratic National Committee: -
Governor Sanford Announces Stimulus Transparency Group
Governor Mark Sanford today announced a new task force that will be chaired by Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom charged with overseeing the ... -
ICBA: Fifty-Five Percent of Community Bank Survey Participants Saw an Increase in Deposits
March 10, 2009 - The Impact of the Financial Crisis on U.S. Community Banks: New Opportunities in Difficult Times -
ICBA Appreciates FDIC Pledge to Cut Special Assessment
Nation’s Community Banks Should Not Shoulder Wall Street’s Burden -
One year later, Comptroller General encouraged by interest in transparency site
COLUMBIA - March 6 - The state’s spending transparency Web site has seen as many as 10,000 visits per month -
Two Ways New Mortgage Rules Impact Consumers and Tax Payers
“When you boil it down though, there are two ways that the programs will impact consumers and tax payers.” -
New Home Buyer Tax Credit is Bigger and Better
Home buyer tax credit that is bigger and better than the previous credit that was implemented in July 2008. -
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office Wins Prestigious Governor’s Cup Award
This year's Governor's Cup Award was presented to the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board for hosting the Forrest Wood Cup ... -
Corporate Directors Should Prepare to be Proactive with Government As Investigations Increase
The report elaborates on a number of aspects that directors should address as part of their oversight role. -
Local Entrepreneur Seeks Niche in the Chauffeur Business
Imperial Transportation Service (ITS), owned by local entrepreneur, Laddie Howard will most likely benefit from the new legislation for stricter ... -
Comptroller General Urging Local Governments to put Spending Online
February 11th - Eckstrom says he’s encouraged by response -
Navigating from good to Great - an update
Moving our community from good to great will require an extraordinary effort at regionalization. -
Managing Employees at Distant Sites Becoming a Reality of Doing Business
Maintaining dispersed employees and identifying key tools for optimizing their efficiency become vital to business success. -
New Study Finds Housing Stimulus Essential to Economic Recovery
"A direct stimulus to housing demand is essential to turn the economy around in a timely and dependable fashion." -
A Step to Rebuild Trust in the Marketplace
BBB implements new letter grading system that will assign letter grades ranging from A+ to F -
Housing Stimulus Package Needed to Turn Around American Economy
Congress to take quick and decisive action to stimulate the housing market -
Benefits of Choosing an Independent Investment Advisory Firm in Today’s Economy
The shift towards independent firms can be attributed to younger investors. -
Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Efforts
Now is the time to give back and help the nonprofits in our communities serve the increasing needs of your community. -
Nina Hachigian, Author of The Next American Century
America needs to reevaluate its post Cold War foreign policy, and welcome the growing pivotal powers in the world into the discussion. -
3 Strategies to Boost Sales
Jerry Bellune on sagging sales and revenues in today's economy.
