The Salvation Army in Spartanburg is trying to meet an overwhelming demand for fans this summer, but they don’t have any fans to give out.

An increase in personal spending is doing little to reassure the market.

Government leaders announced three job creation and investment expansions for BorgWarner, Warm Company and Wilsonart.

Commerce Department has representatives in France and Germany this week.

Now that $700 million in federal stimulus money is headed to South Carolina, state lawmakers are assuming the state economy will rebound in 2 years once that money is gone. Do they have a plan in case it hasn’t?

BMW is expanding it’s operations in the Upstate.  A new paint shop and assembly facility are part of the 750 million dollar project.

The state’s annual Teacher Expo had more out-of-work teachers vying for fewer job openings.

First Baptist North Spartanburg Fellowship Hall Offering Free Course

SC Unemployment Rate 11.5%.  NC stays at 10.8%.

An ancient custom is making a comeback in this tough economy:  bartering.  More people are exchanging goods and services to get what they need, rather than exchanging cash.  It can save you money and may lead to new business.

In this bad economy, there’s no better price than “free.“  We’re all looking to save money.  Did you know there are several ways of getting the things you need for free?

Free advice on your career from experts online.  In this economy it’s never been more important.

The Associated Press has learned that the Obama administration plans to provide $5 billion to troubled auto suppliers who are linked to Detroit’s automakers.

BMW Group announced a decrease in vehicle deliveries in February that was down by 24 percent from the previous year.

The economy and our high unemployment rate are apparently starting to have an effect on the youngest South Carolinians.