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October 28, 2009
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.
Want To Add Some Life To Your Business or Planning a Startup?
You may want to take advantage of a free service by the Small Business Development Center in Greenville.
Governor Sanford Calls on Legislators to Fix Jobless System
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says lawmakers should look at problems at the Employment Security Commission when they return to ensure more workers don’t lose emergency jobless benefits.
Baby Food Recalled, May Be Tainted With Botulism
The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.
October 16, 2009
SC Misses Federal Aid for the Unemployed
Thousands of South Carolina’s unemployed will miss out on additional benefits after state officials failed to take the steps necessary to secure them.
October 14, 2009
Dow Jones Industrials Pass 10,000 For 1st Time In A Year
The Dow Jones industrial average is back above 10,000 for the first time in a year.
October 07, 2009
State’s Prepaid Tuition Program Struggling
The South Carolina College Tuition Prepayment Program is the latest victim of the nation’s struggling economy. State officials say the program, that allows parents to pay future college tuition using today’s rates, is anywhere from $30 million to $60 million dollars in debt. Ideally, the state invests the money parents pay into the program and when the student is ready to attend college there would be enough to pay for tuition.
Obese State Workers to Pay Higher Insurance Costs in NC
State employees who are overweight, or who smoke, will pay more for health insurance.
SC Governor’s Office: 1,000 New Jobs for Lancaster County
Red Venture LLC will move their operations to South Carolina according to Governor Sanford’s Office. The announcement touts 1,000 “new, high-paying jobs” for Lancaster County.
October 06, 2009
Jetline Brings 100 New Jobs to Gaffney in Next 3 Months
Jetline, a supplier of customized promotional products, will locate a new facility in Gaffney. The company president tells News Channel 7 they will add 100 jobs over the next three months and up to 400 in the next five years.
Timken to Consolidate Distribution Centers to Spartanburg
Timken has decided to consolidate its distribution centers in Bucyrus, Ohio and Spartanburg, South Carolina into a larger, leased facility in the greater region surrounding the existing Spartanburg location.
October 05, 2009
New Jobs Coming to Cherokee County, Governor Sanford To Make Announcement Tuesday
Governor Mark Sanford will be in Gaffney Tuesday to announce a new business coming to the area.
Trial Against Drugmaker Eli Lilly Delayed In Spartanburg Monday
Mark Plowden, with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, says there will be no action in court Monday on the suit involving Eli Lilly. Plowden didn’t elaborate on the reasons for the delay.
September 30, 2009
SC Businesses Might Pay More to Cover Jobless Benefits
South Carolina businesses might have to pay more for each employee over the next couple of years to rebuild the state unemployment benefit fund.
September 29, 2009
Flooding Can Cost You Thousands Without Insurance
We’ve all seen how just a few inches of water can cause costly damage to a home. Dianne Derby tells you what it could cost you to not have flood insurance and how little you may have to dish out to be protected.
Diaper Manufacturer Bringing 260 Jobs to South Carolina
Officials say a manufacturer of disposable baby diapers is moving into a former South Carolina textile plant, creating 260 jobs in a rural county suffering from high unemployment.
September 28, 2009
Film Studio Plans to Expand Movie Industry in S.C.
Genesis Studios in Columbia announced the creation of Emergent Films.
Dalkotech Announces New Facility, Jobs in Newberry County
Dalkotech has announced it will locate a new facility in Newberry County. The company plans to begin the hiring process in mid October to fill positions such as welders, robot programmers and machinists.
September 23, 2009
Consumer Affairs Warning Homeowners About Mortgage Relief Offers
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning homeowners about some “mortgage relief” companies that are taking homeowners’ money without giving any relief.
September 18, 2009
Unemployment figures for August due out Friday for SC & NC
In July, South Carolina reached 11.8 percent unemployment, well above the national average of 9.4 percent, and rated sixth-highest in the country.
