Agencies release I-526 draft environmental statement

A rendering of the proposed Mainline Parkway in the Interstate 526 expansion proposal. The S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration’s plan would include a boulevard-like four-lane road that features low posted speed limits and facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians.  Read More...

Health of residential housing market depends on jobs, economist says

Job growth is a key factor in the residential housing market’s recovery, a research economist at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business told a crowd of Charleston-area real estate agents today.  Read More...

CRDA study finds gaps, bright spots in region’s economy

David Ginn, president and CEO of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, and Mary Graham, senior vice president of public policy for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke at Thursday's Power Breakfast. (Photo/Kim McManus) The development group presented more than 200 business and community leaders with the results of its research project to analyze the Charleston region in comparison with similarly sized areas in the mid-Atlantic.  Read More...

CARTA looks for public input on money-saving measures

CARTA Bus on Meeting St. 02.19.10The transportation agency is looking for public feedback on a series of recommendations it was presented last week to help trim a $1.4 million budget gap created by a decrease in sales tax funding.  Read More...

SCANA’s earnings hit by higher property taxes in Q2

SCANA Corp. reported earnings of $54 million, or 43 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2010, down from $55 million, or 45 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2009.  Read More...

Lowcountry Biz Boil July 29, 2010

Lowcountry Biz Boil This new feature will present business briefs, news items and interesting asides from the staff of the Business Journal. To submit an item for the Lowcountry Biz Boil, click here. Read More...

Helping Out for July 28, 2010

Wings for Kids founder and CEO Ginny Deerin has been named Nonprofit Leader of the Year by Trident United Way. Also, the Palmetto chapter of Women In Defense will present the WID’s Military Woman of the Year award to a member of the Charleston military community before the start of Saturday’s Charleston RiverDogs game.  Read More...