Investing in Your Child’s Education – Tax Free
April 3, 2013By Curtis LoftisSouth Carolina State TreasurerColumbia, SCApril 2, 2013 You love your children, and you do everything you can for them: feed them, clothe them, take them to the doctor…
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Investing in Your Child’s Education – Tax Free
April 3, 2013By Curtis LoftisSouth Carolina State TreasurerColumbia, SCApril 2, 2013 You love your children, and you do everything you can for them: feed them, clothe them, take them to the…
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The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
April 1, 2013Deborah O’Connor April 2, 2013 I cannot emphasize the importance of sending a thank you note, inbusiness as well as in your personal life. Simply put, it shows that you…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2013
March 29, 2013February unemployment rate down COLUMBIA, SC – March 29, 2013 – The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in South Carolina decreased to 8.6 percent in February from January’s rate of 8.7 percent.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2013
March 29, 2013February unemployment rate down COLUMBIA, SC – March 29, 2013 – The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in South Carolina decreased to 8.6 percent in February from January’s rate of 8.7 percent.…
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Introductions and Handshakes
March 26, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 26, 2013 There are many rules that govern business introductions and proper handshakes and everyone should know the basics: Always rise when greeting someone. Both women and…
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Tired of rudeness? Try these 9 steps to restore workplace civility
March 19, 2013Deborah O’ConnorMarch 19, 2013 As a society, we are becoming more self-absorbed andself-centered and fail to consider how our behavior affects those around us. It’s not surprising that every survey…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2013
March 18, 2013Unemployment rate up slightly in January; Nearly 27,000 more people working than a year ago COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2013 – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation January 2013
March 18, 2013Unemployment rate up slightly in January; Nearly 27,000 more people working than a year ago COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2013 – The seasonally adjusted unemploymentrate in South Carolina increased…
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Business Dining Etiquette can make or break a deal
March 13, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 13, 2013 Some of the most successful business meetings are conducted over lunch or dinner. Knowing how to dine withdecorum can determine whether you get the contract…
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Harvey Schiller, ’60, honored as innovator, pioneer in sports business
March 12, 2013CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2013 – Brig. Gen. Harvey W. Schiller, USAF (Ret.), is among the elite 2013 class of The Champions: Pioneers & Innovators in Sports Business. The…
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What Do Employers Want in a Candidate? Integrity, for Starters
March 4, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 4, 2013 What are employers looking for in a job applicant? In these tough economic times, that’s a question that business ownersand job seekers both need to…
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Am I on the Right Bus? How to avoid the $100,000 college blunder!
March 4, 2013Without a father or mother in my life, there were no guides for me. I was left to fend for myself. Without much direction, I simply attended college because all…
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Your social media use requires ‘netiquette’
February 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 25, 2013 It’s hard to imagine our lives today without email, texting, Twitter,Facebook and LinkedIn. Social media has forever changed the way wecommunicate with each other and…
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YE 2012: Charleston Retail Market Report
February 7, 2013Charleston, SC Tourism continues to play an important role in the Charleston retail market as the city is voted as The #1 City in the World for the second time…
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State of the City – Mayor Joseph P. Riley
January 23, 2013JANUARY 22, 2012 Tonight I am pleased to report to you on the state of our city — a city that because of you becomes safer, more beautiful, livable and…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2012
January 18, 2013SOUTH CAROLINA – January 18, 2013 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.4 percent in December from 8.3 percent in November. The rate was 1.2 percent lower…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2012
January 18, 2013SOUTH CAROLINA – January 18, 2013 – The state’s seasonally adjustedunemployment rate increased slightly to 8.4 percent in December from8.3 percent in November. The rate was 1.2 percent lower than theDecember…
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South Carolina takes top spot for jobs linked to foreign investment
January 17, 2013IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. above Texas and North Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA – January 17, 2013 – South Carolina continues to stand outas a top destination for foreign investment,…
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South Carolina takes top spot for jobs linked to foreign investment
January 17, 2013IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. above Texas and North Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA – January 17, 2013 – South Carolina continues to stand outas a top destination for foreign investment,…
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The Global Corner – What Would You Do?
January 15, 2013Jerry SmithRiverstar InternationalJanuary 14, 2013 It seems that everyone is concerned about government taxes and it isnot limited to the U.S. Some may have been following the story of theFrench…
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South Carolina Triggers Off Tier 4 of the Recently Extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
January 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – Federal unemployment benefits will continue for thousands of South Carolinians due to Congress extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for one year.…
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South Carolina Triggers Off Tier 4 of the Recently Extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
January 9, 2013January 9, 2013 – Federal unemployment benefits will continue for thousands of South Carolinians due to Congress extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for one year. However, due to…
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OP-ED Fiscal Cliff Fix the Debt
January 7, 2013First published in the Greenville News. By Henry McMaster, Attorney General South Carolina (Ret.) and Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, (D) – Charleston January 7, 2013 We are proud to…
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OP-ED Fiscal Cliff Fix the Debt
January 7, 2013First published in the Greenville News. By Henry McMaster, Attorney General South Carolina (Ret.) and Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, (D) – Charleston January 7, 2013 We are proud to…
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South Carolina chosen to help lead nation’s initiative to prevent unemployment fraud
December 19, 2012DECEMBER 19, 2012 – South Carolina has been selected to help lead the nation’s efforts to improve Unemployment Insurance (UI) integrity commonly known as fraud and overpayment prevention. The Palmetto…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Tim Scott’s appointment to the U.S. Senate
December 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today announced U.S. Rep. Tim Scott as her appointment to fill the vacancy created by United States Senator Jim DeMint’s…
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South Carolina chosen to help lead nation’s initiative to prevent unemployment fraud
December 19, 2012DECEMBER 19, 2012 – South Carolina has been selected to help lead thenation’s efforts to improve Unemployment Insurance (UI) integritycommonly known as fraud and overpayment prevention. The PalmettoState is one…
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Rail resolution a win-win
December 5, 2012City of North Charleston and Commerce agree to terms that set South Carolina on right track for post-Panamax economic competitiveness CHARLESTON, SC – December 4, 2012 – A settlement among…
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Federal unemployment benefits to end, impacting 29,000 South Carolinians
November 27, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA – November 28, 2012 – Federal unemployment benefits will end next month for individuals nationwide as the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program expires. The SC Department of Employment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2012
November 20, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA, November 20, 2012 – The state’s seasonally adjustedunemployment rate dropped significantly in October to 8.6 percent fromthe September estimate of 9.1 percent. The number of unemployed peopledecreased over…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation October 2012
November 20, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA, November 20, 2012 – The state’s seasonally adjustedunemployment rate dropped significantly in October to 8.6 percent fromthe September estimate of 9.1 percent. The number of unemployed peopledecreased over…
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Nostalgia In The Lowcountry: The Gathering Place – The Country Store
November 15, 2012By Tom Poland You never see a true country store anymore. Changing times and interstate highways put them on the endangered species list and today weeds, kudzu, and pines advance…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday’s presidential election results
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement:“First, Michael and I want to offer our congratulations to Mitt and Ann Romney – two…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday’s presidential election results
November 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 7, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement:“First, Michael and I want to offer our congratulations to Mitt and Ann Romney – two…
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Leadership 101: The Awendaw Hump
October 22, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. October 22, 2012 In our ongoing LEADERSHIP 101 series, we’ve addressed thewarrior (competitive) nature inherent in any true leader who hasmastered the art, as well…
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Mullikin and Smith receive Senate commendations for honorary titles
October 22, 2012By Carol A. Taber October 20, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – State Senator Michael L. Fair (R–Greenville)formally commended attorney Thomas S. Mullikin and military analyst W.Thomas Smith Jr. for having received…
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Leadership 101: The Awendaw Hump
October 22, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. October 22, 2012 In our ongoing LEADERSHIP 101 series, we’ve addressed the warrior (competitive) nature inherent in any true leader who has mastered the art,…
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Mullikin and Smith receive Senate commendations for honorary titles
October 22, 2012By Carol A. Taber October 20, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – State Senator Michael L. Fair (R–Greenville) formally commended attorney Thomas S. Mullikin and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. for…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation for September 2012
October 19, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – October 19, 2012 – In September, the state’sseasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent from theAugust estimate of 9.6 percent. Over the month, the number…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation for September 2012
October 19, 2012SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – October 19, 2012 – In September, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent from the August estimate of 9.6 percent. Over the month,…
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Businesses to see savings from revised 2012 tax rates
September 27, 2012September 27, 2012 – S.C. businesses will receive their revised 2012unemployment insurance tax rates during the next several days, the SCDepartment of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced. Because of $77…
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Businesses to see savings from revised 2012 tax rates
September 27, 2012September 27, 2012 – S.C. businesses will receive their revised 2012 unemployment insurance tax rates during the next several days, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced. Because…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2012
September 21, 2012Unemployment Rate Essentially Unchanged SOUTH CAROLINA -The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentiallyunchanged at 9.6 percent in August. The estimated number of unemployedpeople dropped by 2,021 to 204,941 with…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2012
September 21, 2012Unemployment Rate Essentially Unchanged SOUTH CAROLINA – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 9.6 percent in August. The estimated number of unemployed people dropped by 2,021…
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Imaging Study Shows Stroke Patients Receive Successful Treatment Beyond Four Hour MAGIC WINDOW
September 7, 2012Perfusion imaging redefines widely-accepted treatment time frame for stroke CHARLESTON, SC – September 6, 2012 – Practitioners who treat strokepatients now have proof that perfusion imaging can better determine whois…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2012
August 20, 2012Slight Increase in Unemployment Rate August 20, 2012 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.6 percent in July from 9.4 percent in June. The rise in the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2012
August 20, 2012Slight Increase in Unemployment Rate August 20, 2012 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rateincreased to 9.6 percent in July from 9.4 percent in June. The rise inthe rate was…
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South Carolina Retail Association Welcomes Sales Tax Holiday And Predicts Big Shopping Weekend
July 30, 2012South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday Provides Multiple Economic Benefits For Consumers, Businesses And The State’s Economy COLUMBIA, SC – August 4 – 5, 2012 – The South Carolina Retail…
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State Guardsman receives Special Forces Association Award
July 30, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. July 30, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – MAJ Mike Mika – the assistant operations officer for the S.C. State Guard and a retired Sgt. Maj., U.S.…
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