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SC unemployment falls to lowest rate in 5 years

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT

South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years.

Carolina Film Alliance celebrates state’s new film law

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Supporters say the new incentives to film crews will lead to more jobs and a huge boost to the state's economy.

US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:00 EDT

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications had reached a five-year low.

Powerball jackpot balloons to $360M in weeks

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:25:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.

Hilton Head Airport changes to make travel easier

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:16:00 EDT

A planned $2 million upgrade at the Hilton Head Island Airport will address a problem that's been affecting passengers for the past decade.

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:10:00 EDT

South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

SCDOT holds meeting on replacing US 378 bridges

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:28:00 EDT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear concerns as it considers how to replace a pair of bridges on U.S. 378 east of Columbia.

SC gas prices move up for first time in months

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:14:00 EDT

Retail gas prices across the Palmetto State ticked up for the first time in months last week, according to gas price tracking website GasBuddy.com.

SC untangles snag in inland port project

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

The South Carolina State Ports Authority has untangled a snag in its plans to build a $35 million inland port in Greer.

Gov. Haley signs economic incentives bill at Boeing

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Two-thousand jobs are expected to come with Boeing's eight-year investment, another reason why the bill made it through the state legislature so quickly.

Boeing increases its local footprint

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

It's the second act for the aerospace giant Boeing here in the Lowcountry.

Economic advisers: SC lottery revenue is up

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:19:00 EDT

South Carolina's economic advisers say the state lottery is generating more profits than expected, allowing legislators to designate more money to school buses, libraries and scholarships.

SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:45:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

SC lawmakers to discuss extended credit monitoring

Wed, 8 May 2013 05:40:00 EDT

South Carolina lawmakers will discuss extending and enhancing credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Department of Revenue.

DEW director: Overpayments down, collections up

Mon, 6 May 2013 16:21:00 EDT

South Carolina's interim unemployment director says the agency is overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits that are doled out.

Gas prices in SC drop by a penny

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT

Average retail gas prices fell across the state by only a penny last week, likely signaling the start of an upward trend in gas prices.

Lawmakers talk port improvements in Charleston

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:33:00 EDT

Federal lawmakers are visiting Charleston to talk about cutting the red tape that slows port improvement projects.

DHEC head honoring Boeing for environmental work

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:00 EDT

South Carolina is honoring Boeing for its environmental record.

Lawsuit filed against Santee Cooper

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EDT

An environmental group has sued Santee Cooper, saying the state-owned utility has known for more than a decade that arsenic was seeping from its coal-fired power plant In Conway.

Spoleto Festival, Piccolo Spoleto unveil posters for new year

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:41:00 EDT

The Spoleto Festival USA has unveiled its poster for the 37th season of the arts festival and so is Piccolo Spoleto.

Public gets update on Charleston Harbor deepening

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:48:00 EDT

An update is scheduled on the planned $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel.

Budget debate starts in SC Senate Finance

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:35:00 EDT

The South Carolina Senate is focusing on the budget this week.

Gas prices could head back up, expert says

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:00 EDT

While average retail gas prices fell across the state by nearly 2.5 cents last week, experts say the downward trend could be coming to an end.

Jellyfish could help bring jobs, money to Beaufort County

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:53:00 EDT

Most of us think of seafood as shrimp, crab, oysters, clams, and fish but there is a kind of jellyfish that is popular to eat among one culture -- and one local town is hoping to turn their abundance of the creatures into a money-making industry.

Nonprofit interested in Myrtle Beach theme park

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:49:00 EDT

A church-related group is interested in buying the old Freestyle Music Park, a theme park in Myrtle Beach that has not opened for the past three years.

Boeing: Cause of 787 battery fires remains mystery

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EDT

A senior engineer with Boeing says the company may never know what caused battery problems that have grounded the company's 787 Dreamliners.

Monitor to provide ship info for I-526 bridge

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:57:00 EDT

A new monitoring system will help larger ships arriving at the Port of Charleston pass safely under the I-526 bridge.

Boeing aims for mid-May restart of 787 deliveries

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:37:00 EDT

Boeing says it will begin delivering 787s again in early May.

Council OKs $102M Boeing incentives, plus road improvement plan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:30:00 EDT

Charleston County Council spent nearly an hour in executive session discussing an incentive plan for Boeing.

Expert: NTSB tries to close case on Boeing issues

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The NTSB held both Boeing and the FAA accountable for faulty testing procedures.

Haley signs bill on how raffles would be legal

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that lays out how nonprofits in South Carolina could legally hold raffles, should voters approve a constitutional referendum next year.

Investigative hearing begins for Boeing battery

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:03:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board is holding a two-day investigative hearing into the Boeing 787 battery fire that took place on January 7 at Boston's Logan Airport.

SC voters to decide whether to legalize raffles

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Voters will decide next year whether church cake walks and school raffles will finally become legal in South Carolina.

FAA approves resumption of Boeing 787 flights

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:43:00 EDT

The FAA has accepted Boeing's revamped battery system for its beleaguered 787 Dreamliners and agreed to lift its grounding order, according to a congressional official.

SC unemployment down again to 8.4% in March

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:58:00 EDT

Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

Grounded 787s prepped for flight in Ethiopia; waiting for FAA OK

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:14:00 EDT

The chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines says it is seeking approval from America's Federal Aviation Administration and from Boeing to put its grounded Boeing 787s back into service.

House approves $120M for Boeing expansion

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Legislation giving the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for their expansion plans in South Carolina is one vote away from reaching the governor's desk.

Board told joint SC-Ga. port could cost less

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:05:00 EDT

A joint South Carolina-Georgia shipping terminal on the Savannah River is expected to cost about $3.3 billion, which is less than earlier projections.

Gas prices dip another 5 cents in SC

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:21:00 EDT

Gas prices across the state have dipped another 5.3 cents in the last week to an average price of $3.28 per gallon.

Gov. Haley heading to Heritage opening ceremonies

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:49:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Hilton Head Island to take part in opening ceremonies for the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Shrimp boat helps SC ports prepare for megaships

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:20:00 EDT

A shrimp boat is being used to help prepare Charleston Harbor for a new generation of massive container ships.

Shrimp boat helps SC ports prepare for megaships

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EDT

A shrimp boat is being used to help prepare Charleston Harbor for a new generation of massive container ships.

Digital festival kicks off downtown, and it isn't cheap

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:26:00 EDT

Digital technology and the people who work with it are being recognized with a festival in Charleston.

AT&T, Verizon roll out 4G coverage to rural areas

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:47:00 EDT

The two largest cellphone carriers in the country announced this week that they had expanded 4G coverage into rural parts of the state.

Boeing announces $1 billion more to SC plant

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:12:00 EDT

It's the biggest announcement made by Boeing since it first decided to build an assembly plant in the Lowcountry, in 2009.

Rides might return to Myrtle Beach Pavilion site

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Rides and games could be returning to the Myrtle Beach Pavilion site seven years after the oceanfront attraction was demolished.

PeopleMatter opening headquarters in Charleston

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:37:00 EDT

PeopleMatter, a provider of human resources software for service industries, is opening its world headquarters in Charleston.

Boeing vendors, suppliers ready for more business

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:38:00 EDT

Some businesses like Charleston Rubber and Gasket, which manufactures products used in the making of the Dreamliners, believe the trickle-down effect will come sooner than later.

SCPA: President's budget includes harbor deepening

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:50:00 EDT

With all of the federal budget cuts going on across the nation, one Lowcountry industry can breathe a sigh of relief.

Broadway at the Beach gets new eateries, attractions

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:53:00 EDT

The popular Broadway at the Beach shopping and entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach is getting a couple of new restaurants that will open in time for the summer tourist season.

SC bill takes hotel conveniences from extra taxes

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:03:00 EDT

Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for room service, spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a proposal advanced by a South Carolina House panel.

Haley joins Georgia-Pacific for ceremony at mill

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:19:00 EDT

Georgia-Pacific is celebrating the opening of a new mill that makes a building material used in construction.

Haley: Boeing planning $1 billion expansion in SC

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley says the Boeing Co. is planning to invest $1 billion at its North Charleston plant, creating 2,000 new jobs.

Aerospace conference slated to open in Charleston

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 04:33:00 EDT

The aerospace business is the focus of a two-day conference slated to open in Charleston.

United Airlines puts 787s in schedule for May 31

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:29:00 EDT

United Airlines is putting its grounded Boeing 787 back in the flight schedule, even though the plane is still grounded by government authorities.

Gas prices across SC slide down almost 4 cents

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:59:00 EDT

Average retail gas prices in South Carolina fell 3.9 cents per gallon over the last week to $3.34, according to gas tracking website GasBuddy.com.

Report: Charleston Port reducing air emissions

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:36:00 EDT

A new report finds that efforts by the Port of Charleston to improve air quality are paying off.

Tourism adds more jobs than any other SC industry

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Tourism is the fastest growing in industry in South Carolina, at least as far as new jobs are concerned.

SC officials say no drop in electronic filing

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 13:24:00 EDT

The state revenue department says there's been no significant drop in electronic tax returns, despite last year's hacking of the South Carolina system.

UFOs exhibit at Myrtle Beach moved back 2 days

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 07:47:00 EDT

South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.

Bank closing after damage by Georgetown sinkhole

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:36:00 EDT

A Georgetown bank damaged by a sinkhole almost a year-and-a-half ago is closing its doors.

New terminal opens at Myrtle Beach airport

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:32:00 EDT

Myrtle Beach International Airport has opened its new terminal.

1.5 million sign up for SC's credit monitoring

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Nearly 1.5 million people have signed up for a year of credit monitoring offered by South Carolina after the hacking of the Revenue Department's computer system last year.

Boeing conducts another test flight of 787 jet

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Boeing is conducting another test flight of its 787 passenger jet over the West Coast.

OSHA investigating Boeing employee death

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:16:00 EDT

The South Carolina Occupation Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a Boeing employee after he was injured on the job.

Coroner: Boeing employee who fell from rig dies of injuries

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Officials with the coroner's office have confirmed that the Boeing employee who fell from a mobile platform on March 18 has died.

DEW: SC unemployment dips to 8.6 percent

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:27:00 EDT

South Carolina's workforce agency has released the state's unemployment picture for February.

FAA: 3 smaller SC airport towers open until May

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:54:00 EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration is keeping three of South Carolina's smaller airport towers open until early May.

Myrtle Beach salon caters to clients with lice

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:37:00 EDT

Myrtle Beach parents dealing with their children's head lice now have an alternative to medicated shampoo and late nights with a fine-toothed comb.

Beaufort worries about tower close before tourney

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:33:00 EDT

Beaufort County officials are worried about the closure of the Hilton Head Island Airport tower before this year's RBC Heritage golf tournament next month.

SC strawberry farmers worry about cold

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:12:00 EDT

Strawberry farmers in northern South Carolina are worried about the cold.

South Carolina congressmen spending time at home

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:47:00 EDT

Some of South Carolina's representatives in Washington are spending some time talking about business in their home state.

More than 300 SC companies cited for violations

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:43:00 EDT

South Carolina officials have cited more than 300 businesses for immigrant worker violations.

Ribbon cut on $118 million Myrtle Beach terminal

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Myrtle Beach officials have cut the ribbon on a new $118 million terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

$1M Powerball ticket sold in Cottageville

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:36:00 EDT

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Cottageville for Saturday night's $338 million drawing.

Gas prices continue downward trend

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:31:00 EDT

Gas prices across the state of South Carolina fell another 3.2 cents per gallon over the last week to an average of $3.42 per gallon on Sunday, according to price-tracking website GasBuddy.

Winning $338M Powerball jackpot ticket sold in NJ

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:18:00 EDT

A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing for the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. It was the 13th drawing held in the days since a Virginia man won a...

SC aims to show tourists how farming used to be

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:16:00 EDT

A South County farmer is converting the land where tenant farmers once raised cotton, then peaches, then soybeans into a tourist destination for people who find it all foreign.

Spoleto box office opens earlier, in new location

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:43:00 EDT

The Spoleto Festival USA box office is opening earlier than usual this year and in a new location.

5 people seeking top job at SC unemployment agency

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:27:00 EDT

Five people want to be the next leader of South Carolina's embattled unemployment agency.

Charleston Fashion Week dazzles in 7th year

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:34:00 EDT

Lights, camera, fashion! Fabulousness comes to downtown Charleston's Marion Square with the Seventh annual Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week.

Airport Authority OKs $12.5M land sale to Boeing

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EDT

The Charleston County Aviation Authority on Thursday morning agreed to sell more than 300 acres of land to Boeing for $12.5 million.

Horry County opts out of ongoing helicopter battle

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:44:00 EDT

Horry County Council will not get involved in a continuing legal fight over helicopter rides on the Grand Strand.

DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:15:00 EDT

South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.

Report: CVS to demand employees provide weight, health info

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:52:00 EDT

CVS Caremark told its employees they will have to reveal their body weight, body fat and other medical information or face a $600 annual premium.

Boeing employee critically injured at plant Monday

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:34:00 EDT

A Boeing employee was critically injured Monday night after falling from a rig.

Sterling wants parole in Carolina Investors case

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:33:00 EDT

The former chairman of Carolina Investors is seeking parole.

New clubhouse slated for course hosting Heritage

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:27:00 EDT

A new clubhouse is planned for the Harbour Town Golf Links, the Hilton Head Island course that hosts the PGA's RBC Heritage professional tournament each spring.

Grand jury indicts man for stealing $200K from SC Education Lottery

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:33:00 EDT

The Richland County Grand Jury has indicted a Columbia man accused of embezzling over $200,000 from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

SC unemployment up slightly in January

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:32:00 EDT

South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January.

Graham in town for update on harbor deepening

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:29:00 EDT

Senator Lindsey Graham is in Charleston Monday for a South Carolina State Ports Authority Board meeting.

Boeing on 787 battery fix: This eliminates fire risk

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Boeing executives provided details on a proposed permanent solution to the 787 Dreamliner battery issue two days after getting approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

READ: Boeing's battery fix release (PDF)

Poll finds attitude shift among working moms

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:59:00 EDT

A new poll says working moms increasingly want to work full time outside the home, and tough economic times might be a big reason.

North Charleston lotto winner spending her money on others

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:53:00 EDT

The North Charleston woman who won $100,000 from a scratch-off game has been spending her money on others, she told lottery officials.

FAA OKs plan to fix 787 batteries, tests pending

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:05:00 EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing's plan to fix lithium ion batteries installed in the company's 787 Dreamliners, officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Slight gain forecast for retail sales

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:33:00 EDT

A FactSet survey of economists suggests there was cautious consumer spending in February as Americans balanced a surge in hiring against higher taxes and gas prices.

Foundation poured for SC's new nuclear reactor

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:50:00 EDT

The 6-foot-thick concrete foundation for South Carolina's new nuclear plant has been poured in Fairfield County.

$50,000 goes to Charleston military community

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Officials say the money will help insure the uncertain future of military operations in the Lowcountry.

Budget debate kicks off in SC House

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:23:00 EDT

It's budget week at the South Carolina House.

DHEC offers chance to weigh in on regulations

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:50:00 EDT

South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations.

Defense contractor plans to hire 100, expand in Charleston

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:49:00 EST

Engility Holdings, a government contractor working with the Navy and SPAWAR, announced Friday it plans to hire about 100 new employees and expand its office space by nearly double.

Wells Fargo commits to $55B for women-owned businesses

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:26:00 EST

Wells Fargo announced Friday that it was committing to lending a total of $55 billion to businesses owned by women in the U.S. by the year 2020.

SC military booster panel: $200,000 to 4 sites

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:47:00 EST

South Carolina's state military support panel is distributing $200,000 to four regions to help them maintain military installations in their communities.

Jellyfish business proposed for Beaufort County

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:44:00 EST

A seafood processing company wants to bring a jellyfish processing plant to Beaufort County creating as many as 250 jobs.

Dreamliner to start test flights soon, expert says

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 17:42:00 EST

National Transportation Safety Board officials still don't know what caused the January fire aboard a Dreamliner at Logan Airport in Boston. But, they do know it started in one of the battery cells, and what Boeing must do to correct the problem.

SC bill would yank benefits for failed drug tests

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:46:00 EST

A bill that would yank unemployment benefits from someone who fails an employer's drug test is advancing in the House.

NTSB releases report on Boeing Dreamliner battery investigation

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:09:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board released an interim factual report and 499 pages of related documents in its ongoing investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 battery fire in Boston.

NTSB to question Boeing battery tests

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:14:00 EST

The NTSB is set to publicly question whether the FAA and Boeing have adequately tested the lithium batteries that caught fire on Dreamliners in the U.S. and Japan back in January.

Red Cross breaks ground on new North Charleston facility

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 16:54:00 EST

The American Red Cross and Mayor Keith Summey broke ground Wednesday on their new building that will be the future home of the Red Cross in the City of North Charleston.

SC group sponsoring info session on biz tax filing

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 06:14:00 EST

The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.

Savannah River Site furloughs 2,000 workers

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 08:47:00 EST

About 2,000 workers at the Savannah River Site near Aiken will be working reduced schedules starting next month because of the federal budget cuts. Other employees will be laid off.

Haley participating in SC health clinic opening

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:24:00 EST

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is taking part in the opening of a new health clinic in Columbia.

SC job fair hosts employers, veteran job seekers

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 05:55:00 EST

Fort Jackson and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are scheduled to host a job fair for military veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses.

Continental Tire plans storage complex in SC

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:23:00 EST

Continental Tire has announced plans to create a storage complex on the north end of the former Naval Base in Charleston.

Lowcountry company endorses working from home, bucks Yahoo decision

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:58:00 EST

About 18 percent of Blackbaud employees work from home.

Boeing ready to move on 787 fix, if FAA approves

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:49:00 EST

Boeing says it is ready to move quickly to get its 787s fixed and back in the air if it gets federal approval for a fix for the batteries that have grounded the planes.

Charleston district Army Corps prepares for sequester cuts

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:58:00 EST

President Barack Obama said he doesn't agree with the choice Congress is making by not resolving the sequester.

Greer 'inland port' may be new SC economic engine

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:08:00 EST

South Carolina leaders say a new distribution terminal being built in Greer will help the state's economy grow by linking the port in Charleston to Interstate 85.

Officials: SC exports set record high in 2012

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:02:00 EST

The value of South Carolina's exports has reached a record high.

Boeing planning for 100s of cuts in North Charleston, report says

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:20:00 EST

A report in the Wall Street Journal Thursday evening said Boeing Co. is planning to cut hundreds of workers at its North Charleston 787 production facility.

Sequestration deadline looms; Lowcountry prepares for cuts

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:36:00 EST

Sequestration may sound like the buzz word of the moment but to Trident Tech students like Gloria Rivers, the threat of a sequester means her education opportunities are in jeopardy.

JetBlue on final approach to Charleston International

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:56:00 EST

The skies above the Lowcountry are going to get a little bluer starting Thursday. JetBlue, Charleston newest low-cost carrier, is set to touch down in the Holy City.

Forestry Commission makes arrest in timber law violation

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:50:00 EST

Investigators with the South Carolina Forestry Commission arrested a North Carolina man on charges stemming from a timber deal in which the victim was underpaid.

Recommendation on Boeing 787s expected next week

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:38:00 EST

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he expects a recommendation from his staff next week on whether to accept Boeing's plan to fix its troubled 787 Dreamliners so that the planes can resume flying.

Minority-owned firm gets $13 million SC contract

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:49:00 EST

A black-owned company has received a more than $13 million contract for work on a new Charleston performing arts center. It's the largest minority contract ever given by the city where the Civil War began.

US pending home sales rise to highest since 2010

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:09:00 EST

A measure of the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January from December to the highest level in more than 2 ½ years.

SC bill aimed at revitalizing vacant buildings

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:51:00 EST

A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space is under consideration in a Senate committee.

SC breaking ground for inland port

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:28:00 EST

The port will provide a place to transfer shipping containers between trucks and trains and provide a direct rail link to the Port of Charleston.

Hobby Lobby chief speaking at Bob Jones University

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:44:00 EST

The president of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is sharing his company's story this week at Bob Jones University.

White House releases state-by-state sequester impact

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:27:00 EST

The White House on Sunday released state-by-state reports on the impact the sequester would have on jobs and families in the lower and middle class.

PDF: Read the full sequester impact report for South Carolina

Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle on list of projected FAA sequestration cuts

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:06:00 EST

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday it is making plans to cut its budget by $600 million for the remainder of the fiscal year as a part of the pending sequestration cuts.

Environmental group complains about SC pollution

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:52:00 EST

An environmental group has filed a complaint with a federal agency about pollution at a Santee Cooper plant in Conway.

Sequestration would have ripple effect into Lowcountry

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:30:00 EST

Mark Gadomski, president of the Charleston Defense Contractors Association, feels strongly that something needs to be done about the sequestration. He said there are already signs the threat of the massive cuts are making an impact.

SC restaurant to pay back wages after fed probe

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:44:00 EST

A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.

Officials break ground on $50 million Summerville development

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:27:00 EST

Developers and city leaders announced Wednesday a multi-million dollar business expansion project.

Boeing technical workers planning next move

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:27:00 EST

The union for Boeing's technical workers is planning its next move after they rejected a contract offer, splitting with engineers represented by the same union who approved the deal.

For taste, Mira Winery sinks its wine

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:31:00 EST

A fine wine is better with age; but is it even better when it's aged under water? That's what one Napa Valley-based winery is hoping to find out in Charleston Harbor.

SCBT scoops up First Federal for $302M in stocks

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:02:00 EST

First Federal has 66 locations across the Carolinas. Together the two companies will operate a network of 148 branches.

Elderly, low income people can get tax help at USC

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:15:00 EST

University of South Carolina law school and accounting students are offering their time to provide free tax assistance to the low income and elderly.

Boeing engineers OK pact, tech workers say no

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:49:00 EST

It's a split decision from the union representing Boeing Co.'s engineers and technical workers.

Port of Charleston container volume up in January

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:22:00 EST

Container volume through the Port of Charleston increased almost 8 percent last month compared to January of last year.

SC House Ways and Means crafting budget plan

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:43:00 EST

The House's budget-writing committee is putting together its spending plan for coming fiscal year.

Administrative law judge takes up cruise permit

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:02:00 EST

That dispute over a permit for a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal is now before South Carolina's Administrative Law Courts.

SC pension fund rebounds in 2nd half of 2012

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:31:00 EST

South Carolina's pension fund investments rebounded in the second half of last year, pushing earnings above 12 percent for 2012 after fees.

USC showcases engineering, computer science week

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:28:00 EST

The University of South Carolina is celebrating national "Engineers Week" with activities including daily speakers, workshops and displays of electric cars, robots and sustainable energy projects.

Myrtle Beach residents to appeal helicopter ruling

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:25:00 EST

Some Myrtle Beach residents say they will appeal a judge's decision allowing a company to continue to offer helicopter rides from their neighborhood.

SC port truck replacement program gets more funds

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:44:00 EST

The South Carolina State Ports Authority is getting a $145,000 federal grant to help get older polluting trucks serving the port off the road.

SC terminal permit goes to administrative court

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:24:00 EST

Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

Gov Haley wants to get rid of regulations in SC

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:23:00 EST

Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina needs to get rid of government regulations that hamper businesses.

NTSB locates hot spot in Boeing lithium ion batteries

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 19:24:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board's chairman Debbie Hersman said they now know where the fires are starting inside the Boeing 787's lithium ion batteries.

NTSB: 787 battery approval should be reconsidered

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:13:00 EST

The government should reassess its safety approval of the Boeing 787 lithium ion batteries, the nation's top accident investigator said Thursday, casting doubt on whether the airliner's troubles can be quickly remedied.

International cruise conference under way in SC

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:44:00 EST

A conference under way in Charleston is dealing with the impacts of cruise ships on historic port communities worldwide.

NTSB to hold briefing on Boeing 787 battery

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:33:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a news conference Thursday morning to question if the Federal Aviation Authority and Boeing adequately tested the lithium ion batteries that caught fire in U.S. and Japan.

Medicaid expansion to be debated in Anderson

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 05:06:00 EST

The man who runs South Carolina's Medicaid program and the director of a hospital in Anderson will debate whether the state should accept federal money to expand Medicaid.

Boeing allowed one-time ferry flight

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 23:55:00 EST

Boeing has been granted permission to conduct a one-time ferry flight of a grounded 787 Dreamliner from Texas to Washington, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.

DeMint founding new South Carolina think tank

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:15:00 EST

Former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is launching a conservative think tank in South Carolina.

Commuters' wasted time in traffic costs $121B

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 04:37:00 EST

An annual study of national driving patterns shows that Americans spent 5.5 billion additional hours sitting in traffic in 2011.

Lancaster County cracks down on gambling machines

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 04:25:00 EST

The Lancaster County sheriff is the latest South Carolina lawman to promise a crackdown on gambling machines.

SPARC expanding, creating new jobs in Berkeley County

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:33:00 EST

A local company is doing its part to help the economy by creating over 300 new jobs.

E-filing of tax returns adds to SC hacking's cost

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:18:00 EST

Taxpayer concerns about last fall's hacking of a South Carolina state agency are expected to lead to fewer online tax filings, potentially adding several hundred thousand dollars to the debacle's nearly $22 million...

Kids take off school for a Boeing field trip

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:47:00 EST

Boeing's Dreamliner is still grounded, but Boeing North Charleston is still building planes and planting seeds along the way.

Tax season raises questions of another security breach

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:49:00 EST

With the start of a new tax season comes question of a possible computer breach. Some taxpayers question whether filing on paper is safer than filing online.

Gov. Haley to visit Charleston on Monday

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:01:00 EST

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will make two stops in the Charleston area on Monday.

Boeing engineers considering strike

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:39:00 EST

Boeing is working around the clock to solve the battery problems that have grounded its 787s around the world. Its unionized engineers are a big part of that effort.

Frustration over rail service 3 Carolina counties

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:48:00 EST

Officials in Horry County are pushing the owner of the Carolina Southern Railroad to get the trains back on the tracks.

North Charleston truly a live-work-play community

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:03:00 EST

North Charleston is a good place to live, work and play. Now it seems to be a good place to buy a home. The median sales price of a home went up 13 percent in 2012 and homes were on the market fewer days that other cities.

Duncan set to meet with voters about gun issues

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 04:34:00 EST

U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan is touring his South Carolina district to talk about the debate over gun laws.

SC ports entering Charleston cruise terminal suit

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:33:00 EST

A federal judge is allowing the South Carolina State Ports Authority to take part in a lawsuit challenging its plans to build a $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.

SC peanut growers holding annual meeting

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:47:00 EST

Scientists from Clemson University are to deliver an update on their research into peanut farming.

Boeing sticks to production plans, battery for 787

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:31:00 EST

Boeing is sticking with plans to speed up production of its 787 and sees no reason to change the lithium-ion battery design at the center of the troubled plane's problems, its CEO said Wednesday.

New website gathers data on Charleston region

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:53:00 EST

Local governments and the business community are making it easier for people to find out vital statistics about the Charleston area.

NRC meeting set to discuss projects at Oconee

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:13:00 EST

Federal officials are scheduled to talk about major projects at the nuclear power facility in Seneca.

Clemson hosting cotton growers meeting

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:44:00 EST

Cotton growers from across South Carolina are in Orangeburg to discuss their crops.

Expert to begin evaluating SC computer systems

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:02:00 EST

State officials say a three-year effort to evaluate and upgrade computer security systems at state agencies should begin in March.

SCE&G holding meeting about hydroelectric licenses

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:27:00 EST

Officials with a South Carolina power company are talking about the process of relicensing for two of its facilities.

Investigators rule out battery in Boeing 787 problems

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST

Investigators looking into problems onboard the Boeing 787 are shifting their focus to the electrical system in the Dreamliner and away from the lithium ion batteries.

Port faces possibility of strike as deadline approaches

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:39:00 EST

A tentative 30-day deal between port workers and container companies expires at midnight January 28.

Panel working to update SC beach retreat policy

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:48:00 EST

For a quarter of a century, South Carolina's stated policy on beachfront management was one of retreat - trying to move development away from the shore.

Report details cause of Georgetown sinkholes

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:33:00 EST

Fourteen months after several sinkholes damaged buildings and caused traffic problems in Georgetown, a consulting firm has released their findings on what caused the sinkholes to form.

Construction layoffs at new nuclear plant site

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:35:00 EST

The company building two new nuclear reactors in Fairfield County says it has laid off some workers.

NTSB updates: investigating cause of Boeing Dreamliner issues

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:56:00 EST

The NTSB held a press conference in Washington, D.C. Thursday. An official says it hasn't determined a cause yet.

Michelin expands operations, adds 100 jobs

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:54:00 EST

Tire maker Michelin North America announced Thursday it will expand its existing rubber production operations in Anderson County. The $200 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs.

NTSB to provide update on Boeing battery fire

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:20:00 EST

Obama administration officials struggled Wednesday to defend their initial statements that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is safe while promising a transparent probe of mishaps involving the aircraft's batteries.

SC Revenue chief says agency's culture changing

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:37:00 EST

The new chief at South Carolina's Department of Revenue says he's changing the agency's culture following the theft of millions of taxpayers' personal data.

Stamps go up in price again this weekend

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:36:00 EST

If you haven't stocked up on those forever stamps, you have until this weekend to do so. If you don't, you're going to pay more the next time you mail a letter.

SC Supreme Court hearing state health premium suit

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:19:00 EST

South Carolina highest court is taking up a lawsuit over increases in public workers' health insurance premiums.

Hilton Head skeptical of state funding for beaches

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:14:00 EST

Officials on Hilton Head Island are skeptical of a recommendation that South Carolina provide funding for beach renourishment projects.

Little change in total golf rounds on Grand Strand

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:06:00 EST

Golf courses on South Carolina's Grand Strand continue to hover around par when it comes to attracting patrons.

Holy City a beacon for blooming wedding industry

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:38:00 EST

Charleston's setting for weddings gears up for another busy year.

Georgetown business owners file lawsuit after sinkholes

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:14:00 EST

A lawsuit has been filed in connection to sinkholes that formed in Georgetown more than a year ago—and it may not be the last. Tony and Debbie Jordan filed the lawsuit Tuesday.

Google announces 3rd data center for Berkeley County

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:14:00 EST

Google officials did not say how many new jobs the center will offer. But, they did say it will be similar to the two data centers already on site. Those employ a total of 150 people, officials said.

Boeing halts 787 deliveries until batteries fixed

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:49:00 EST

Boeing Co. says it will stop delivering new 787s to customers until its electrical system is fixed.

SC to release state unemployment for December

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:44:00 EST

South Carolina will soon know if the state's jobless rate is continuing its downward slide.

Google set to make 'major announcement' Friday

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:40:00 EST

Google said Thursday to expect a major announcement from their Berkeley Country data center on Friday.

Boeing 787 production continuing in SC

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:09:00 EST

Airplane production continues normally at Boeing's South Carolina 787 assembly plant although federal authorities have grounded planes now in service while onboard batteries are checked.

Boeing planes built in North Charleston grounded

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:08:00 EST

Boeing 787's are grounded worldwide for technical reviews.

4's Freebies: Pizza Hut, boating and more!

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:00 EDT

Whether you home school your kids, own a boat or you're looking to feed your body and spirit, this week's installment is just for you!

No Powerball winner; jackpot soars to $475 million

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.

Magnolia celebrates National Public Gardens Day

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

It's National Public Gardens Day and a park near Charleston is celebrating with free admission.

H&M to open first Charleston location this fall

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:03:00 EDT

H&M, a popular Swedish retailer, announced this week it will open its first store in downtown Charleston this fall.

New hospital data shows giant swings in prices between cities, states

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Hospitals within the same city sometimes charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same procedures, according to figures the government released for the first time Wednesday.

SC Supreme Court throws out lawsuit on sales taxes

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in sales tax exemptions.