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November 06, 2009
Greenville Contractor Enlisted For Boeing Construction, Jobs
Governor Mark Sanford signed an incentives package Friday that clears the way for Boeing to build a new factory in North Charleston. The 787 Dreamliner will be produced in the Lowcountry, adding thousands of jobs.
Tax Tips Before The New Year
Tax professionals say this year more than ever, people need a firm grasp on new tax breaks before the year runs out.
November 05, 2009
How to Prevent Your Internet Moves From Being Tracked
Retailers are trying to track your information online just as they’re trying to track your information in the store
Report: Food Lion Recalls Ground Beef Sold In Upstate
The recall involves 93% lean ground beef purchased at Food Lion or Bloom stores with a sell by date of September 21st to October 8th.
November 04, 2009
Cash for Appliances Program Kicks of This Weekend in North Carolina
North Carolina residents will be able to get rebates for energy-saving appliances this weekend.
November 03, 2009
SCESC Sends Out Duplicate Unemployment Checks, Again
For the second time in the last few months, the South Carolina Employment Security Commission has sent out duplicate checks.
Beware of Unemployment Scams
Better Business Bureau says scams are targeting people who are unemployed with secret shopper and work-from-home scams.
FujiFilm Transers all Quicksnap Recycling Operations to Greenwood
FujiFilm is moving the facility from Mexico to Greenwood. The move is expected to create 30 jobs.
November 02, 2009
SC Rejects Program Offering Free Cell Phones for Low-Income Families
A company offering free cell phones and minutes to low-income families in South Carolina has been denied by the state Public Service Commission.
Lead in Purses Latest Target by Environmental Group; How Harmful Are They?
The Center for Environmental Health filed a complaint against 16 retailers saying the lead in purses, handbags, and wallets sold in their stores contain dangerous levels of lead. How harmful are they?
Home Heating Assistance May Not be as Widespread This Year
Agencies known for helping people with home heating assistance are needing a little help of their own.
October 30, 2009
Black Friday Deal Beginning Long Before Christmas
Though big box retailers like Walmart have already launched competitive sales for the holidays.
October 29, 2009
First Time Homebuyer Credit Could Help Out Existing Homeowners
The credit would amount to 6,500 dollars for current homeowners who “step up” to a new house.
Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Governor Signs Unemployment Benefits Extension
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanfort signed into law Senate bill 374, Thursday, which extends benefits to the unemployed under the stimulus act. The bill passed with unanimous, bipartisan support and was made necessary by an oversight at the Employment Security Commission (ESC).
Governor Sanford To Sign Jobless Benefits Extension Bill Thursday
Workers who have missed checks will get them retroactively.
October 28, 2009
Bogus Text Promises to Raise Money for Breast Cancer
Unwanted text messages can be a nuisance or even cost you money. But what if you got one that pledged to help save lives and later found out it was all a hoax?
Scary Side of Halloween Face Paint
Safety tips for using face paint safely
Report: Boeing Talks Fall Apart; S.C. Likely To Get 787 Line
Boeing now appears close to choosing Charleston, S.C., as the location of the second line. The person close to the negotiations said an announcement could come within days.
October 27, 2009
SC House Restores Jobless Benefits; Delays Impeachment Legislation
Taxpayers will spend about $115,000 for two-day session.
United Way Warehouse Offers Virtually Free Goods
Not-for-profits come to the United Way Spartanburg warehouse to load up on virtually free goods each week.
October 26, 2009
Goodwill Stores Offer More Halloween Bang For Your Buck
In this week leading up to Halloween finding a deal at traditional costume stores could be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But head to any of the 27 goodwill stores in western South Carolina and you’ll find a lot more bang for your buck.
KEMET Expands Into Green Energy; Adding 113 Jobs in Upstate
KEMET will expand their Greenville County facility to produce capacitors for electric drive vehicles and other forms of alternative energy.
October 21, 2009
SC Paying Unemployment Benefits to Workers Fired for Misconduct
State lawmakers say they were surprised to learn that the state pays unemployment benefits to some people who are fired for misconduct or quit their jobs.
Identity Theft
10 million Americans fell victim to identity theft last year and experts say the culprit could actually be right under you nose.
Obama Announces Initiatives To Increase Credit to Small Businesses
President Obama proposes initiatives to increase credit and loans to small businesses.
S.C. Jobless Rate Climbs After Two Months of Declines
South Carolina’s unemployment figure rose to 11.6% for September, which was up after two months of declines. The state ESC Director says “the unemployment rate will remain high for the foreseeable future.“
Expert Predicts No change in SC Unemployment Rate
Experts predict the September jobless rate to stand around 11.5% when new figures are released Wednesday.
October 20, 2009
Hearing Scheduled on Duke Power Rate Increase in N.C.
Duke Energy and attorneys representing North Carolina consumers say they’ve reached a deal that would raise customers’ average bills annually in the state for the next two years.
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