Boeing’s work begins: ‘Gentlemen, start your engines’
Boeing’s Dreamliner facility in North Charleston will raise South Carolina’s standing in the world, state politicians said this morning during a groundbreaking ceremony that signified the start of a six-building construction project. “Gentlemen, start your engines,” said local businesswoman and community leader Anita Zucker, who emceed the event.
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Sanford said ethics report should be released Monday
Gov. Mark Sanford said this morning that he was not surprised by the S.C. State Ethics Commission’s announcement earlier this week that it was moving forward with a hearing on whether Sanford broke any laws in his airline travel. Sanford also said a report on the investigation would be made public on Monday by the Ethics Commission.
S.C. unemployment rate on the rise again
The state’s unemployment rate increased to 12.1% in October from a revised rate of 11.7% in September, the State Employment Security Commission reported today.
Global Performance, CMC South Carolina Steel chosen for Boeing project
An Upstate project management firm has been chosen by Boeing Co. to oversee the building of the 1.1 million square foot final assembly plant that broke ground in North Charleston this morning. CMC South Carolina Steel also has been chosen to design and build the steel structure of the new plant.
Hundreds honor Health Care Heroes
More than 200 people packed into a ballroom at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston on Thursday night to say thank you to the volunteers, first responders, physicians and health care professionals for work that often goes unrecognized.
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American Eagle plans second nonstop flight to Miami starting in April
In conjunction with launching its inaugural nonstop flight from Charleston to Miami on Thursday, the airline announced it will offer a second nonstop flight between the two cities starting April 6. Ticket sales for the new route have been strong, an airline official said, indicating sufficient demand for the second flight.
BAE Systems awarded $233M contract
North Charleston based BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth up to $233 million to provide information and operating systems integration on U.S. Navy bases, ships, submarines and vehicles.
