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Mixed martial arts events punching up state, local revenues
The Lowcountry will take its first swing at professional mixed martial arts on Saturday. Organizers are expecting a crowd of 4,000 to 7,000 at the North Charleston Coliseum when a local promoter puts on 13 sanctioned bouts in one night. When state lawmakers gave the sport their blessing in June, they did so under the auspices of it providing South Carolina’s economy with an extra punch of taxes, fees and overnight stays. Read More...
Seattle construction company with link to Boeing opens local office
Commercial contractor Schuchart Corp., which has a history of working for the Boeing Co. at its Seattle area facilities, has chosen Charleston for its first regional office. Schuchart hopes to find work for Boeing Charleston after the initial construction of its 787 assembly facility. The company will also pursue other clients throughout the Southeast. Read More...
Sanford to pay $140,000 in fines, reimbursements after ethics finding
The State Ethics Commission has reprimanded Gov. Mark Sanford for his use of state travel and campaign funds. The governor reluctantly signed a consent order from the State Ethics Commission, which investigated his use of travel dollars, campaign funds and state aircraft. Read More...
Celebrity Mercury to get extra cleaning; onboard sickness exceeds 20%
The cruise ship Celebrity Mercury will undergo additional sanitation measures when it returns to Charleston today carrying sick passengers for the third consecutive trip. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 369 of 1,829 passengers on the ship have become sick. Read More...
