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  • When the race resumes
    Feb 2, 2010 — The Island Packet
    How do we attract them? Network officials have some ideas. Everyone else is looking to diversify in some way. This whole idea of offering incentives, at the end of the day, it is not good and shouldn't be done.
  • Local business startups in Myrtle Beach area
    Sep 27, 2009 — The Sun News
    Others were laid off and figured they'd be their own boss. But through the pain, she found inspiration. "It definitely motivates me, thinking about our daughter," Ward said Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the death. "Everybody needs motivation. We are starting to see things start to move.
  • No guts, no glory
    Sep 26, 2009 — The Sun News
    Others were laid off and figured they'd be their own boss. But through the pain, she found inspiration. "It definitely motivates me, thinking about our daughter," Ward said Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the death. "Everybody needs motivation. We are starting to see things start to move.
  • Marines dole out another contract for new barracks at Parris Island
    Jul 5, 2009 — The Beaufort Gazette
    The company will build open-bay barracks at Parris Island. Attempts to reach Whiting-Turner for commentwere unsuccessful. The project is expected to be completed by December 2010, Brink said. Lt.
  • Price, market forces drive benefits of current vehicle purchases
    Jul 4, 2009 — The Post and Courier
    BMW has very high customer loyalty (customers that repurchase another BMW), and Charleston is even stronger than most of the nation. Trucks and SUVs seem to be keeping their value right now. In response to the current economy, Volvo has announced an industry-leading program named Safe and Sound.
  • Stimulus money helping teens, young adults gain work experience
    Jul 3, 2009 — Florence Morning News
    Federal stimulus money is helping about 1,000 teenagers and young adults gain valuable work experience in the Pee Dee. The Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments and its service providers have been able to offer summer jobs to teens and young adults ages 16 to 24 through YouthWorks, a summer employment program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed into law in February by President Barack Obama. Through YouthWorks, participants earn wages and gain...
  • Butler to step down from County Nov. 3
    Jul 1, 2009 — Aiken Standard
    Greg Ryberg, R-Aiken, and Skip Gkorvic, North Augusta's director of economic and community development. He is always concerned for how to better life in Aiken County. His concern for Aiken County was always the first priority in his decision making.
  • Golfers learning game without breaking bank
    Jul 1, 2009 — Aiken Standard
    In eight years, the program has grown from approximately 50 kids participating to 240. The golf clinics are primarily for beginners, with five of them referred to as Tee Level. The Green Level is for players who have golf experience or have previously participated in a Tee Level clinic.
  • Program helps young people learn skills necessary to obtain and keep employment
    Jun 30, 2009 — Aiken Standard
    AHA's Hope Williams and Sharon Woods of Project Excel are housed at the Aiken One-Stop Center, along with AHA's Angela Mackie, a senior career development specialist. She obtained a GED last December and is currently studying multimedia and marketing at the college.
  • Solis Hopes to 'Level the Playing Field' for Unions
    Jun 30, 2009 — Washington Post
    Under the proposed legislation, a secret ballot election can be bypassed. Is the federal minimum wage still too low?Solis: At the federal level, we have a responsibility. Are we going to do more?Solis: Absolutely.
  • S.C. education leader
    Jun 25, 2009 — The Sun News
    The Georgetown County School District will eliminate 22 positions. Horry County Schools will receive about $5.4 million of the federal funding, said Will Garland, chairman of the school board.
  • Extra day to buy produce sparks celebration at Myrtle's Market
    Jun 24, 2009 — The Sun News
    A celebration was taking place. Cauthen hadn't won the lottery Wednesday afternoon, but she was celebrating with other shoppers and vendors about Myrtle's Market getting its Saturday back. Independence Day will be the first Saturday it will be open for business this season. Mark Kruea, city spokesman, said it will cost the city about $8,000 to reinstate Saturday as an operation day for the market. "I am ecstatic,'' said Cauthen, a regular at the farmers market in Myrtle...
  • Recession no time to retreat, says L.A. labor leader
    Jun 24, 2009 — Los Angeles Times
    But Southern California's top labor leader says this is not the time for unions to beat a retreat. Durazo's rise underscored the ascendance of a Latino-labor alliance that now dominates much of regional and state politics. Not so, says Durazo, one of 11 children of Mexican immigrant farmworkers.
  • SEIU borrows business' anti-union tactics to fend off a rival
    Jun 24, 2009 — Los Angeles Times
    Most have defected from the SEIU's 2-million-strong ranks. He said the janitors are SEIU members. Meanwhile, in the San Pablo election, the SEIU has alleged misconduct by the new union and the employer.
  • Feinstein stuck in middle of union 'card-check' fight
    Jun 23, 2009 — The San Diego Union-Tribune
    But a company can refuse to bargain with a union chosen through majority sign-up, even if every worker signed a card.
  • The Kansas City Star, Mo., Randolph Heaster column
    Jun 23, 2009 — The Kansas City Star
    The bill would allow employees in a workplace to form a union when a majority signed cards wishing to do so. And they have to be working to do that." Aside from Williams, also speaking at the rally were the Rev.
  • Funds on way to train workers
    Jun 20, 2009 — The Sun News
    ...technical colleges. "We're ready to go, as soon as the funding is available," said Greg Mitchell, vice president for work force development and continuing education at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, which offers the QuickJobs Carolina program. On Monday, school officials will begin writing proposals to submit to the state to reap the benefits of the grant, Mitchell said. Once proposals are submitted and approved, programs for certification and technician positions...
  • Building Our City
    Jun 19, 2009 — The State
    A $4.5 million streetscaping and utilities project between Hampton and Blanding streets was completed in the spring. No timeline was given. Real estate broker Ronnie Cannon of CresaPartners, said the firm will pay "in the high teens" per square foot for two renovated floors in the building.
  • City on track to annex 250-plus people
    Jun 18, 2009 — The Times and Democrat
    Opposed were Haire, who cited concern for the homeowner next door to the facility, and Councilwoman Sandra Knotts. Trelvis Miller, who did not attend the previous session, was also absent from the vote. --Gave final third reading to an ordinance placing newly annexed St.
  • Dumped S.C. dealer shares his disillusionment with GM
    Jun 18, 2009 — The Post and Courier
    And it's one of the few to publicly acknowledge it's losing its franchise.
  • Daniel Howes: National Summit: U.S. letting manufacturing slip away
    Jun 17, 2009 — Detroit News
    Granholm goes big on green Countries -- China, India, Russia, Brazil -- are no different. They're on the prowl while the political class here claiming to prize manufacturing jobs shows by its actions that it mostly doesn't prize the manufacturers or helping to make them competitive. Take Tuesday at the National Summit, sponsored by the Detroit Economic Club.
  • Spartanburg County Council approves budget
    Jun 17, 2009 — Herald-Journal
    Such certificates would be backed by and repaid with hospitality tax dollars. Current Parks and Recreation building projects would call for an estimated $23.3 million in borrowing. "When you see $30 million, that scares people. Mintz tried to lower that to $599,000. Councilwoman Jane Hall said she has met with Humane Society officials about the prospect of re-establishing a formal relationship with the county.
  • Citadel increase also 3.6 percent
    Jun 16, 2009 — The Post and Courier
    Financial aid applications have increased 35 percent for the upcoming school year, he said. Tuition for in-state Citadel cadets next year will be $8,735, up $307 from last year. Citadel cadets must live on campus and participate in a 24-hour program of study and military training. Tuition for in-state students will increase 23 percent, from $325 to $400 per credit.
  • Koegel out as CCU athletic director
    Jun 16, 2009 — The Sun News
    ...funds specifically for the athletic programs, has made us reconsider how he might best serve the university," Coastal President David Decenzo said in a statement. Coastal put a renewed emphasis on athletic fundraising this spring, moving Senior Associate Athletic Director Mark Roach into a full-time role heading the Chanticleer Club, the athletic department's fundraising arm. Neither Decenzo or Koegel were available for comment. Koegel signed a one-year extension on...
  • Panelist
    Jun 16, 2009 — Detroit Free Press
    Instead, more than 300 eco-labels have sprung up, such as "Energy Star" and "Green-e". Odland would like to see the formation of a U.S. Green Products Council. Ford Credit is applying to become a bank the way GMAC has done. You plug it in when you get home.
  • S.C. may not have money to alter tax system
    Jun 16, 2009 — The State
    Mark Sanford have all asked for years for an overhaul of the state tax code. That plan trimmed homeowner taxes but shifted tax costs to business. John DeWorken, of the Upstate Chamber Coalition, said tax reform is at the top of the business community's agenda. He was hopeful lawmakers could reach a deal. So was House Minority Leader Harry Ott, D-Calhoun, but only if the bill allowed Democrats some input.
  • College players keep at it with Stingers
    Jun 15, 2009 — The Herald
    Tremetiere said the team has generated as much as $15,000 in a season from local businesses. Christian Dickson, also a pitcher, is at USC Lancaster out of Buford High School. Winthrop's Austin Stuart began the summer with the Columbia Blowfish in the Coastal Plain Summer League. Capps said Stuart will join the Stingers as early as today. Stingers second baseman Michael Caddell is back for a second season.
  • Roper, Trident or both?
    Jun 15, 2009 — The Post and Courier
    Trident is proposing to build its three-story project in Moncks Corner, while Roper St. Francis and Todd Gallati of Trident -- to discuss their rival proposals and other health care issues. Francis Hospital-Berkeley Provider: Roper St.
  • OPINION
    Jun 14, 2009 — The Knoxville News-Sentinel
    Will let everybody know when we're ready to take orders. Returning to the subject of urging, if anyone feels left out, know that you are not forgotten by our Legislature.
  • S.C. public schools get mixed reviews
    Jun 14, 2009 — The State
    We're moving in the right direction," Barnett said. "But the kids haven't graduated yet.
  • Myrtle Beach halves '08 property tax increase
    Jun 12, 2009 — The Sun News
    We were able to lower the taxes." In the past year, taxes have been raised twice within the city. The 3-mill increase for biker rallies came first. The tax breaks come at a good time for us," said Buz Plyler, the owner of the Gay Dolphin gift shop. "In all terms, businesses are going through a tremendously hard period.
  • Rural communities get public water service
    Jun 12, 2009 — Florence Morning News
    ...a grant through the Santee Lynches Council of Governments, but that movement failed because there wasn't enough support from the community, Blakely said. Those in favor of public water turned to Barrineau Public Utilities Inc., a not-for-profit, corporation based at Barrineau Crossroads, for help. "Harry Askins, the engineer for Barrineau Utilities, was instrumental in this project," Blakely said. Askins said residents outside Barrineau had been asking for water service...
  • What in God's name is Joe Sestak Doing? Trying, he says, to make sure a real Democrat, not Arlen Specter, is in Pa.'s Senate seat
    Jun 11, 2009 — Philadelphia Daily News
    Joe Sestak says that he isn't holding out for a deal. A recent labor-funded poll of likely Democratic voters, conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, shows that Specter leads Sestak by only 8 points when respondents are read a positive profile of each candidate. We're ready to fight it out." Despite some Republicans' doubts that he'll run, Sestak doesn't appear to be bluffing.
  • Card check legislation leaves 'ugly choice' for Specter
    Jun 10, 2009 — Pittsburgh Tribune Review
    In March, he said he would vote to prevent the so-called "card check" legislation from reaching a Senate vote. I think the key is whether he'd rather be damaged in the primary or the fall."Specter faces the possibility of a strong primary challenge from U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, a Delaware County Democrat.Sestak on Monday told the Tribune-Review: "I'm there.
  • Legal costs mount for Myrtle Beach
    Jun 10, 2009 — The Sun News
    Shank challenged the city's mandatory helmet laws and noise ordinances designed to stop the May rallies. The couple are attempting to consolidate their suit with a suit filed by Myrtle Beach resident Bart Viers. The city opposes the action, Kruea said. Myrtle Beach spent $13,498 fighting The Doghouse, The Steel Horse Saloon and The Masters Club in another suit.
  • Trumka poised to become next head of AFL-CIO as labor's fortunes rise
    Jun 8, 2009 — Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
    Federal prosecutors spent months investigating whether Trumka tried to help Teamster president Ron Carey launder money for Carey's last campaign. Trumka refused to testify before a grand jury, invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Sweeney insisted there was no evidence Trumka was part of the money laundering scheme.
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