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November 20, 2009
South Carolina Unemployment Hits 12.1%
The jobless rate in South Carolina hit 12.1% in October as nearly 10,000 more people lost jobs.
November 18, 2009
SC Secretary of State Releases List Of The Angels and Scrooges of Charities
The South Carolina Secretary of State’s office has issued it’s annual “Angels and Scrooges” list. What we found about where your money is going may surprise you.
IIHS Names Top Safety Picks For Vehicles
Subaru is the only manufacturer with a winner in all 4 vehicle classes in which it competes.
November 17, 2009
Charter Admits Overcharged Customers, How To Dispute A Mistake
When 7 On Your Side learned Charter Communications had recently charged Upstate customers too much in sales tax we sent Dianne Derby to find out the best ways to dispute a bill.
Deals for Working Moms & Dads Going Back to School
From Stimulus dollars to reduced tuition, there’s lots of incentives for adults to go back to school.
November 16, 2009
Electronics Company Under FTC Investigation
The FTC says Blue Hippo is taking money out of customer’s accounts and failing to send them products.
November 13, 2009
Keeping an Eye on Deceptive Credit Card Practices
With only 3 months left before the Credit Card Act goes into affect, banks are pulling out all the stops to get your money.
Update: Contact Employment Security Commission for New Timken Jobs
Company to add 100 area jobs in move to larger facility
November 11, 2009
New Head of GSP Looks to Attract Low Cost Carrier
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new Executive Director says big changes are in the works for GSP
November 10, 2009
Restuarants and Home Improvement Stores Offer Discounts and Freebies to Veterans
Veterans can eat free at Applebee’s and get a 10% discount at stores like Lowe’s.
SC Economic Board Making Budget Estimate Tuesday
Most agencies have lost nearly a fifth of their state cash.
November 09, 2009
SC Lawmakers Passed Up Getting Millions More for Unemployment Benefits
When state lawmakers went back to Columbia two weeks ago just to change a law so the state would get millions from Washington to extend unemployment benefits, they passed up a chance to get millions more.
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
