Headlines Around Florence
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Rex recommends first cost-of-living raise for teachers in three years, bus funding
Local school districts have eliminated between 3,000 and 4,000 teaching positions over the past two years -
Charge card spending by state government for the month of June now available online
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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 ... -
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 M. Edward Sellers plans to retire as CEO and current President and COO David S. Pankau has been named president and CEO, both ... -
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 ... -
Your Home Is Thinking Spring … Are You?
Allstate Has Five Ideas For Spring Cleaning -
SCDOT Commission Approves More ARRA-funded Projects
Funding for local projects in three Congressional districts allocated -
State’s Financial Report Recognized for ‘Excellence’
COLUMBIA, SC - April 21, 2009 - South Carolina’s annual financial report has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial ... -
Tech Industry Hails Choice for CTO
Calling the move a “breakthrough for technology policy,” TechAmerica hailed President Barack Obama for tapping Aneesh Chopra to serve as the ... -
Florence, South Carolina - Far More Than a Snowbird Stopover
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12 Workplace Phrases You Probably Don’t Know...But Should
If you are working on a team full of buzzword-addicted co-workers, you’ll need to fit in. -
Governor signs resolution giving districts flexibility, but stimulus impasse still looms
South Carolina school districts struggling with state budget cuts will soon have more flexibility to manage their dwindling resources. -
Governor’s decision on stimulus funds ratchets up pressure on school districts
Governor Mark Sanford's last-minute decision to accept federal stimulus dollars – but not send public schools their share – increases pressure on ... -
U.S. High-Tech Industry Adds Jobs for Fourth Straight Year in 2008
77,000 Jobs Added in 2008; Job Losses Hit in Fourth Quarter -
Credit Manager's Index Rises for Two Consecutive Months
Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) rose another 0.5% in March after rising by 2.5% in February -
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. -
Comptroller General Urging Local Governments to put Spending Online
February 11th - Eckstrom says he’s encouraged by response -
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 -
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.
