South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2012
May 18, 2012Unemployment Rate Continues Decline May 18, 2012 – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the ninth consecutive month. The rate fell from 8.9 percent in March to 8.8percent…
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Leadership 101: Are leaders born or made?
May 8, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. May 7, 2012 Are leaders born or made? Should we even be asking the question? We often talk about natural or born leaders. And there…
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S.C. State Guard’s performance during exercise lauded by Federal Emergency official
May 7, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. May 7, 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – Exercise Blazing Fury – an emergency-response exercise involving nearly 20 state and federal agencies – was held at theGreenville-Spartanburg…
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Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner Built in South Carolina
April 30, 2012Thousands gather to witness historic Boeing moment NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – April 27, 2012 – The first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner to be assembled in South Carolina rolled out…
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Leadership 101: Procrastination and Presence
April 25, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. April 24, 2012 British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, arguably one of thegreatest leaders in recorded history, valued time more than any otherresource available to…
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Leadership 101: Fear
April 8, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr.April 8, 2012 In a recent Facebook post, Dr. Michael Youssef – an internationallyrecognized Evangelical-Anglican pastor – stated, “When we allow fear tocontrol us, it deteriorates…
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Mullikin named deputy commander of State Guard
April 4, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr.April 3, 2012 COLUMBIA, SC – Col. Thomas Stowe Mullikin was named deputy commander for operations, S.C. State Guard, during ceremonies in which he also waspromoted…
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South Carolina’s 2011 exports jump 21 percent
February 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 28, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and the State Ports Authority today announced the state’s 2011 exports totaled more than $24.6…
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Tight Credit Conditions Impeding Housing and Economic Recovery, Fed Chairman Tells Home Builders
February 13, 2012February 10, 2012 – Restraints on credit for home buyers andhome builders alike continue to impede the housing and economicrecovery, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said today in an address…
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Renowned researcher Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, joins MUSC
January 31, 2012Hughes-Halbert Holds the AT&T Distinguished EndowedChair in Cancer Equity in MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center and theSmartState Center of Economic Excellence Endowed Chair in CancerDisparities CHARESTON, SC – January 31, 2011…
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Leadership 101: Emotion and the Three M’s
January 18, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr. January 18, 2012 The first article in our series – Leadership 101 – describes theseries going forward, then touches on the five elements of thefoundation…
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Gov. Nikki Haley unveils FY 2012-2013 Executive Budget
January 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – January 18, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley, surrounded by members of the Cabinet, today unveiled her FY 2012-2013 Executive Budget during a Statehouse press conference. Video of…
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Video: Gov. Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson, House Speaker Bobby Harrell, State Sen. Kevin Bryant discuss Voter ID
January 11, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson, House Speaker Bobby Harrell and State Sen. Kevin Bryant today discussed South Carolina’s fight to protect the integrity of the…
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Leadership 101: Body, Mind, and Soul Required
January 9, 2012By W. Thomas Smith Jr.January 9, 2012 Welcome to Leadership 101, a new feature here at LowcountryBizSC.com and our sister publications. I call it Leadership 101, because basic leadership is…
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Graham on Defense Spending
January 6, 2012WASHINGTON – January 5, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) today made this statement on future reductions indefense spending. Graham is a member of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee. “We…
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Public Comment Period Open For No Child Left Behind Waiver
December 19, 2011COLUMBIA,SC – December 19, 2011 – State Superintendent ofEducation Mick Zais announced a period of public comment regarding thestate’s intent to request flexibility from certain requirement of theElementary and Secondary…
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New Carolina Launches TDL Council
December 17, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 16, 2011 – With formal endorsement andparticipation from the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT), SCDepartment of Commerce (SCDOC) and the SC Ports Authority (SCPA), NewCarolina recently…
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Graham Calls for Investigation into NLRB-Union Collaboration
December 9, 2011WASHINGTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham(R-South Carolina) is calling for a congressional investigation into collaboration between the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the International…
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Five-year-old girl to break world record
November 30, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. December 1, 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – Five-year-old Ansley McEvoy plans to break a world record, Saturday, Dec. 3, at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island, with…
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Streit USA Armoring LLC Announces Expansion in Charleston County
November 17, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 17, 2011 – Streit USA Armoring, a maker of armored vehicles, today announced plans to expand current operations in Charleston County. The $5.8 million investment is…
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Medal of Honor recipients address The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets
November 16, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. November 16, 2011 CHARLESTON, S.C. – November 16, 2011 – U.S. Army Col. Bruce Crandall (Ret.) and former Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta – both…
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S.C. State Guard Foundation awards $12,500 to Patriots Point for Museum Study
September 25, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHARLESTON, SC – The S.C. State Guard (SCSG), on behalf of the SCSG Foundation, presented a check for $12,500 to the Patriot’s Point Foundation to…
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Bridgestone Americas announces new facility, expansion in Aiken County
September 22, 2011$1.2 billion investment expected to create more than 850 new jobs AIKEN COUNTY, SC – September 21, 2011 – During an event today attended by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley,…
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TIGHITCO Inc. Announces New Facility in Charleston County
September 14, 2011CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – September 14, 2011 – TIGHITCO Inc., part of Charleston-based The InterTech Group, today announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The more…
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S.C. Chamber Announces Manufacturers of The Year
September 13, 2011SOUTH CAROLINA – September 14, 2011 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, is pleased to announce the 2011 South Carolina Manufacturers of the…
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VaxyGen Assay Services Selects Charleston SCRA/MUSC Innovation Center as Operations Headquarters
August 22, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – August 22, 2011 –SCRA today announced its newest tenant company, VaxyGen Assay Services. The company will lease space in the SCRA Medical University of South Carolina Innovation…
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MUSC research funding again breaks state records
August 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – August 10, 2011 – In spite of the sluggish economy and pressures to reduce federal support for research, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) received a…
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Coastal Corrugated Inc. Announces Expansion in Dorchester County
July 25, 2011$1.5 million investment expected to create 26 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – July 25, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Dorchester County today…
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Charleston Moves Largest Container Ship
July 20, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – July 20, 2011 – South Carolina welcomed the largest container ship to ever call the Port of Charleston when the MSCBRUXELLES docked at the Wando Welch Terminal…
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Patriots Point to receive funding from S.C. State Guard Foundation
July 20, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr.July 20, 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – July 20, 2011 – The board of directors of the S.C.State Guard Foundation today voted to award $12,500 to assistCharleston’s…
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Elite S.C. military unit celebrates 204th birthday
July 18, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr.July 18, 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), one of thenation’s oldest – and today most exclusive – militia units, will turn204-years-old this…
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Tire International Announces New Tire Recycling and Rubber Products Manufacturing Facility in Berkeley County
June 29, 2011$25 million investment expected to create 150 new jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – June 29, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County and the…
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Charleston, Corps Sign Contract to Advance Deepening
June 20, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 20, 2011 – The deepening of the Port of Charleston passed another major milestone today with the signing of a cost-sharing agreement on the next phase…
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RBC Becomes Title Sponsor of PGA TOUR’s The Heritage
June 16, 2011Boeing to serve as local presenting sponsor; 5-year deals carry RBC Heritage through 2016 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – June 16, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the PGA TOUR, Heritage…
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Nine State Guardsmen receive Palmetto Patriot Award
June 13, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. June 12, 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – Nine members of the S.C. State Guard received thePalmetto Patriot Award – the highest award bestowed by the Lt.…
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S.C. Generals receive Palmetto Patriot Award
June 1, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. June 1, 2011 COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. John W. Geiger and Brig. Gen. David H. Krumwiede – both members of the S.C. Military Dept.’s…
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Design Team Unveils Preliminary Concepts for New Charleston Cruise Terminal at Union Pier
June 1, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 1, 2011 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and its design team today presented to the public the Preliminary Concept Plan for the Port…
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2011 South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2011
May 20, 2011SC Job Gains Outpace the National Average; Unemployment Rate Gradually Drops May 20, 2011 – South Carolina continues to displayone of the fastest declining unemployment rates in the Southeast.April’s rate…
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Steve Byrne, Executive VP Generation & Transmission and COO, SCE&G
May 11, 2011As part of the Nuclear Energy Insider’s Small Modular Reactor Conference that was held in Columbia, SC, EngenuitySC hosted a panel discussion for business and government leaders to examine SMR…
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Congressman Clyburn Announces Positive Developments on Charleston Port Study
April 25, 2011April 25, 2011 – House Assistant Democratic Leader andSixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that he hasreceived a status update that is very encouraging regarding theCharleston Port. He…
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MUSC physicians named Best Doctors in America
March 30, 2011MUSC’s 305 physicians represent the most in the state of South Carolina CHARLESTON, SC – March 30, 2011 – A total of 305 physicians at the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Boeing Places Final Beam on New Interiors Building
March 28, 2011NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – March 25, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] Fabrication today marked progress on its newest 787 Dreamliner interiors fabrication facility with a special ceremony commemorating placement of…
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Charleston Southern University and The Citadel Collaborate on Dual-Degree Engineering Program
March 16, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 14, 2011 – Charleston Southern University and The Citadel are pleased to announce they have finalized a Dual-Degree Engineering Program agreement, which will make it easier…
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Charleston Delivers New Port Terminal for Vehicles, Other Non-Container Cargo
March 3, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 28, 2011 – Thanks to a six-month,$22-million improvement project, the Port of Charleston has expanded tohandle BMW’s growing export business, along with other rolling stock,large machinery,…
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Five questions for Lt. Col. Caroline N. Watson, S.C. Military Dept.’s Joint Services Detachment
February 21, 2011By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Attorney Caroline N. Watson, has spent nearly seven years as a volunteer military officer, serving in both the S.C. Military Dept’s Joint Services Detachment and…
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Chamber Names New President and CEO
February 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 8, 2011 – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced that Bryan Derreberry has been named President and CEO of the Chamber. Derreberry is currently President…
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A Conversation with Lonnie Emard, Executive Director of the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management
February 3, 2011February 3, 2011 Our new state of the art facility on Gervais Street multiplies and magnifies the programs that we already have in place to achieve our goal…
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Santee Cooper, EFI and Clemson announce landmark renewable energy project for state
February 2, 2011Anaerobic digester benefits environment and economy GASTON, SC – Officials with Santee Cooper, Environmental Fabrics, Inc. (EFI) and Clemson University announced today the construction of a new renewable energy facility,…
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Governor Nikki R. Haley’s Inaugural Address
January 12, 2011Wednesday, January 12, 2011 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR NIKKI R. HALEY: I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out on this beautiful, chilly morning. On…
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Commerce 2010 Recruitment Efforts Result in the Purchase or Lease of Over 5 Million Square Feet of Available Industrial Space
January 7, 2011COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 5, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that its 2010 recruitment efforts have resulted in the sale or lease of over 5,000,000…
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