Headlines Around the Upstate
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BMW Manufacturing announces production of the New BMW X3
BMW Manufacturing announced that production of the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle got underway at the South Carolina plant. -
BI-LO Center to Be Managed by Greenville Arena District
The Greenville Arena District (GAD), the agency which owns the BI-LO Center and manages the Charter Amphitheatre, and Centerplate, the leading ... -
Upstate Elected Officials Coming Together For First-Ever Regional Update
On August 19th, elected leaders from the cities and counties within the 10-county Upstate will assemble for the first-ever Upstate Elected ... -
USC, GHS boards give final approval to proposed program expansion
USC, Palmetto Health to explore additional physician training in Columbia -
Conservation League, Ports Authority Announce Settlement
The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League (CCL) have successfully concluded several ... -
Affordable Housing Doesn't Have to Look Affordable
The utilization of architectural firms largely known for their commercial developments and/or high-end residential homes has proven to be a key ... -
ZF Group Announce New Manufacturing Operations in South Carolina
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY - July 22, 2010 - ZF Group in Friedrichshafen, Germany to announce the company’s decision to expand its operations in ... -
Clemson trustees approve budget, academic and facility plans
Clemson University trustees heard some good news about the upcoming academic year during their quarterly meeting in Greenville. -
Rex: political involvement by educators key to continuing public school improvements
In his final "state of the schools" speech to South Carolina school administrators, Superintendent of Education Jim Rex touted the K-12 reforms of ... -
City Council Names Greenville's Next City Manager
City Council is expected to announce that John Castile will replace Jim Bourey as Greenville’s new City Manager -
Saint-Gobain Abrasives Announces Expansion in Greenville County
Company will expand operations at Travelers Rest facility -
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 ... -
S.C. BlueCross CEO Sellers to Retire; Pankau Promoted to CEO
Chairman and CEO Edward Sellers plans to retire as CEO and current President and COO David S. Pankau has been named president and CEO, also ... -
Kerry-Lieberman Energy Bill Will Protect Consumers and Create Jobs
Senators Kerry and Lieberman's energy bill will create jobs, protect electricity consumers, and make our nation's energy supply more secure. -
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... -
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, ... -
Pelosi Appoints Three House Democrats to President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
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Verizon Wireless Adds 58 New Cell Sites in Upstate South Carolina
GREENVILLE, SC – March 23, 2010 - Verizon Wireless recently completed a comprehensive network upgrade that delivers expanded service in the ... -
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 ... -
Spending transparency for public colleges and universities
Opinion-editorial by S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom -
Costly Fire Sprinklers Should be Homebuyers' Choice
Members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia continue to actively support a bill (S.1057) which includes an amendment to give ... -
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 ... -
One Year Later: Stimulus Still Hasn’t Worked
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today made this statement on the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus package. Graham voted against the ... -
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. -
Global issues discussion to focus on U.S. relationship with Canada
Friday, Jan. 29th - David Wilkins is the featured speaker at the Clemson Renaissance Center’s Global Issues Briefing. -
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. -
What if Climate Change is a Hoax?
Modernization and efficiency would still be good strategies. -
Lab21 Inc. Announces New North American Headquarters in Greenville
Lab21 Inc. will locate its new U.S. headquarters, a diagnostics service laboratory and product distribution operations, in Greenville County. -
Rodney Smolla Named 11th President of Furman University
The Furman University Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that it has unanimously approved the appointment of Rodney A. Smolla as the 11th ... -
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." -
A Conversation with Dr. Robert Adams, Director of the REACH Stroke Network at MUSC
People are recognizing that web-enabled telemedicine is a way to leverage the intellectual resources of specialists to augment local doctors and ... -
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 ... -
Greenfield Industries Inc. Announces Expansion in Oconee County
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Student, parent, teacher survey results show support for single-gender classes
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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 ... -
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. -
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 ... -
More than $730 Million in Stimulus Funds so Far
COLUMBIA, SC - October 14, 2009 - State programs and agencies have now received more than $730 million in federal stimulus money, with more than ... -
Jetline Announces New Facility in Cherokee County Investment expected to create 247 new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC - October 6, 2009 - The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Cherokee County and the Upstate Alliance today announced that Jetline, ... -
REACHing Out: Stroke Network Delivers Cutting-Edge Care to Rural Patients
The program is an offshoot of the Stroke Center of Economic Excellence at MUSC. -
Michelin Rolls up its Sleeves to Improve Public Education
Michelin Challenge Education provides hands-on support for public schools. -
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. -
Advanced Security Industry Group Announces Training Initiatives, Launches Website
New Carolina’s ASTRA cluster aims to grow SC’s strengths in cyber security -
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. -
Moore School economists: SC economy austere until mid-2009
South Carolinians can expect an austere 2009 as job opportunities decline and the unemployment rate continues to rise. -
Fed and Treasury Provide Assistance to Small Businesses
The Fed and Treasury today announced the creation of a new lending facility aimed at providing liquidity to the small business finance markets. -
A Watershed Time for State Government
Comptroller General, Richard Eckstrom - transparency in government -
From Pink Slips to Productivity: The Business Case for Outplacement
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United Way YLS- Learning with Leaders Fall Breakfast with Neil McLean
Learning with Leaders, breakfast sponsored by the United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society heard from guest speaker, Neil McLean. -
Breaking down your online goals
There are a number of things you can do with your website to help your business grow. -
The Art of Building a Fun Environment with Happy Employees
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There remains a value in making things
It may be time in our country to recognize once again the value of making things. -
Talent Survey Under Way
Take the Columbia Talent Magnet Project survey at www.columbiatalent.com -
Tribuddies Dream is Realized
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New Leadership at the Municipal Association of South Carolina, Miriam Hair
The Municipal Association has always been focused on helping South Carolina’s cities and towns come together to realize their visions and reach ... -
Business Failure
"We should plan from the beginning to fail in order to succeed." -
USC Finance Professor Tim Koch addresses the current financial crisis
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Wendell Cox discusses trends in energy demand
The problem in the minds of the experts is not so much the lack of potential supply, it's the restrictions on the supply. -
Helping the Housing Market Through Legislation
Chris Austin of Nationwide Mortgage Services discusses important incentives for potential home owners. -
How the Dollar’s Value Affects Your Investments
The dollar: it's up, down, steady, weak or strong compared with foreign currencies. Simple terms, but what do they really mean for your investments? -
Tourism Marketing in Jeopardy
Recently the State Finance Committee cut more than $22 million in tourism advertising, promotion dollars, and local project dollars.
