Senators amend bill to suspend DHEC’s authority

State senators passed two amendments to clarify the Savannah River Maritime Commission’s and the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s powers over the Savannah River. The House introduced the amended bill today and referred it to committee. Read More...

Law center argues Army Corps lacks Savannah River permit

The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit Friday arguing the Army Corps of Engineers did not get a South Carolina pollution control permit for its project to deepen the Savannah River. The dredging project will lift cadmium and other pollutants from the river and could discharge those pollutants onto South Carolina land. Read More...

Baker Motor expands company with another acquisition

The company, which acquired Sentry Buick GMC in Charleston, also plans to expand its square footage for selling cars when it breaks ground on two new showrooms. The company’s president said Baker Motor Co. is looking for other opportunity for acquisitions in the region. Read More...

Panelists: Israel’s innovation success serves as model for S.C.

South Carolina could learn from Israel’s funding model that supports innovation and entrepreneurship through government-backed incubators and venture capital, according to panelists at GSA Business’ Power Breakfast event Thursday.  Read More...

JW Aluminum launches global service

The Berkeley County company started a new global service to use raw materials from international businesses for its current customer base. An official said the new partnerships will expand its product line and footprint in the transportation, consumer durables, packaging and construction markets. Read More...